Director Zheng Xiaolong
"The Boss" is another TV series directed by Zheng Xiaolong after "Golden Wedding." Jiang Wu plays Ma Yiming, a principled and steady government official. Due to his stubbornness, he unintentionally offends his immediate superior and, in a fit of pique, leaves the government office to venture into business, starting his life as a boss.
On May 1st, "The Boss" (originally titled "Boss Ma Yiming"), directed by Zheng Xiaolong, the director of "Golden Wedding," and starring Jiang Wu, will premiere on Beijing Television's Drama Channel. This is also Zheng Xiaolong's first comedy.
Speaking about the creative concept behind "The Boss," Zheng Xiaolong frankly admitted that the inspiration for this story came from the situation of a boss friend around him. A friend started a film and television company, producing two shows a year, but with over 50 employees, many of whom were relatives or friends forced upon him. I asked him how much money he could make to support so many people, and he said he was going to lay off some staff. However, after a day-long meeting discussing layoffs, they ended up dismissing only one security guard. Many small bosses in private enterprises face their own hardships in real life, yet they still have to maintain appearances. Therefore, I wanted to create a story about a righteous and emotional small boss, which is very realistic.