I Not Stupid 3 | |
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Chinese | 小孩不笨3 |
Literal meaning | "Children Are Not Stupid 3" |
Hanyu Pinyin | Xiǎo hái bù bèn 3 |
Directed by | Jack Neo |
Screenplay by | Jack Neo |
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Music by | Alex Oh Ryan Yu |
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Distributed by | mm2 Entertainment |
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Country | Singapore |
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I Not Stupid 3 (Chinese: 小孩不笨3) is a 2024 Singaporean comedy film written and directed by Jack Neo, featuring child actors Zhou Yuchen, Goh Wee-Ann, Camans Kong and Joseph Ng Zhiyang.[1] The film also stars Hu Jing, Jae Liew, Glenn Yong, Patricia Mok, Anna Lin Ruping, Collin Chee, Terence Cao and Xixi Lim. It is the standalone sequel to I Not Stupid (2002) and I Not Stupid Too (2006).[2][3]
Plot[edit]
Wang Zi Hao (Zhou Yuchen), a Chinese Primary 6 student from Shanghai, China residing in Singapore, faces academic pressure when his new classmate Jayden Lee Jun Wei (Camans Kong) frames him for cheating to maintain his top-ranking status. Meanwhile, Zi Hao's Mother, Wen Ting (Hu Jing), is falsely accused of illegal work by Jayden's competitive mother, Sophia (Jae Liew). Amidst the turmoil, the two mothers realise the toll on their sons and unite to prioritise their well-being over grades, fostering reconciliation.
Cast[edit]
- Zhou Yuchen[4] as Wang Zi Hao
- Camans Kong[4] as Jayden Lee Jun Wei
- Goh Wee-Ann[4] as Chen Jia Yao
- Joseph Ng Zhiyang[4] as Andy Lim
- Hu Jing[5] as Wen Ting, Wang Zi Hao's Mother
- Jae Liew[6] as Sophia, Jayden Lee's Mother
- Collin Chee[6] as Jayden Lee's Father
- Cheryl Chan as Chen Jia Yao's Mother
- Xixi Lim[6] as Andy Lim's Mother (possibly, but unconfirmed)
- Glenn Yong as Mr. Lee, the new class form teacher and Mathematics Teacher taking over from Terence Cao's character[6][7]
- Terence Cao[6] as the old and former class form teacher and Mathematics Teacher before Mr. Lee (Glenn Yong) takes over.
- Selena Tan as the school principal of the primary school, similar to her role from I Not Stupid Too, Tan previously portrayed the role as the mother of Terry Khoo (portrayed by Huang Po Ju, who isn't part of the prequel and this film) from the first installment, in which she spoke a majority of English dialogue during the first film, and she is also the only cast member who has appeared in all 3 installments of the franchise thus far.[8]
- Patricia Mok[6] as the discipline mistress of the primary school, similar to her role as Ms. Tan from I Not Stupid.
- Anna Lin Ruping[6] as Mrs. Alicia Tan, a school principal in another primary school reprising her role from I Not Stupid Too (possibly, but unconfirmed)
- Richard Low as new character[4]
- Jack Neo as Mr. Liu from I Not Stupid, Steven Yeo from I Not Stupid Too or new character (possibly, but unconfirmed)
Production[edit]
Lensing ceremony was held on 13 June 2023.[5][6]
In an interview, director Jack Neo said that the education system in Singapore has gone through numerous changes since the release of I Not Stupid in 2002 and I Not Stupid Too in 2006, and the film will explore the consequences when certain things remain unchanged.[6][9]
90% of the filming took place onsite at a local school, with filming taking around 10 hours per day and with no night shots. The film centres around the four child actors Zhou Yuchen (age 11 as of July 2023), Goh Wee-Ann (age 12 as of July 2023), Camans Kong (age 13 as of July 2023) and Joseph Ng Zhiyang (age 11 as of July 2023). More than 2,000 people reportedly participated in the auditions for the film.[10] Among the 4 main cast members, the film marked the acting debut of Joseph Ng Zhiyang.[4]
Filming was scheduled to last til mid July 2023.[4] The screenplay was partially written by two Chinese scriptwriters who are based in Singapore. On the cast members, Hu Jing is a Chinese actress from Chuxiong, Yunnan, Kunming, China and child actor Zhou Yuchen is also from Shanghai, China. Child actor Camans Kong is from Malaysia while newbie child actor Joseph Ng Zhiyang is from Singapore and previously resided in China for a couple of years. Child actress Goh Wee-Ann is active in the local television scene and has won the Star Awards for Young Talent twice.[5]
Release[edit]
Director Neo revealed that the film will be released on the 6 June 2024 during the school holidays in Singapore.[5][11]
References[edit]
- ^ 潘, 雪忆 (26 July 2023). "《小孩不笨》4位可爱童星 语出惊人爆料连连". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "I Not Stupid 3: Everything We Know About The Upcoming Sequel". AugustMan Singapore. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Jack Neo is making I Not Stupid 3, has started open auditions". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "中国童星11岁周俞辰 首赴新拍《小孩不笨3》 - 地方 - 狮城二三事". 星洲网 Sin Chew Daily Malaysia Latest News and Headlines (in Chinese (China)). 27 June 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d "《小孩不笨3》四童星曝光 容启航要当新一代老师 | 早报". Lianhe Zaobao (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "I Not Stupid 3: Jack Neo reveals cast comprising Collin Chee, Terence Cao, Patricia Mok, Glenn Yong". AsiaOne. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ 吴, 淑慧 (22 July 2023). "《小孩不笨3》开镜 容启航、林茜茜荧幕CP再续前缘". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "'I hope all 3 can return': Jack Neo wanted I Not Stupid child actors for 3rd movie". AsiaOne. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "梁志强望子成龙望女成凤? | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "梁志强公布《小孩不笨3》部分卡士 容启航获选参演!". 8world Entertainment Lifestyle (in Chinese (Singapore)). 22 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "《小孩不笨3》学校取景 梁志强:现在的小孩很精明 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 23 July 2023.