Virtually a decade after Kip Oebanda’s “Bar Boys” made waves with its story of friendship and legislation faculty struggles, its 4 unique stars — Kean Cipriano, Rocco Nacino,Carlo Aquino and Enzo Pineda — are again for the sequel.
Aquino was absent throughout our set go to in Antipolo, Rizal, however his castmates had lots to say about stepping as soon as once more into the world of their characters.
“I used to be in disbelief till I used to be personally informed that we had been going to do that,” Enzo informed Inquirer Leisure. “Direk Kip met every of us to say it’s pushing via. Undoubtedly, in a heartbeat, all of us mentioned sure.”
Rocco recalled: “When he pitched the story, that’s when it hit us that folks actually related to the primary one. The sequel is one thing new legislation college students are ready for.”
Kean added with fun: “I noticed a photograph of Rocco and Direk Kip collectively, and I requested, ‘Am I nonetheless a part of the film?’ However after I discovered that there have been new, equally attention-grabbing characters, I noticed that gave the undertaking new life. You additionally get to know your individual character extra someway.”
Backed by 901 Studios, the sequel, “Bar Boys: After Faculty,” is about ten years after the primary movie. If the unique targeted on surviving legislation faculty, this one asks what occurs after commencement. “It’s like actual life we’re tackling right here,” Enzo mentioned. “Completely different sorts of struggles.”
“They had been simply college students again then, and now they’re professionals who’ve gone via rather a lot,” Kean defined. “What audiences will see from us this time will likely be very attention-grabbing, particularly for many who knew our characters earlier than.”
Reuniting felt like a homecoming. “Very surreal,” Rocco mentioned. “We caught up earlier than the shoot, and to witness once more the magic of how we attacked our scenes was superior. The primary ‘Bar Boys’ was stuffed with surprises — the formulation is similar right here.”
For Kean, it felt like assembly outdated classmates: “Identical jokes. Identical vibe. Like no time had handed.” Rocco agreed: “It seems like we solely noticed one another final week.”
The sequel additionally introduces recent faces together with Sassa Gurl, Will Ashley, Therese Malvar, Emilio Daez and Klarrise de Guzman. “We feed off one another’s power,” Kean mentioned. “Even with so many characters, each has their very own story. In our case, all of us are attempting to develop into higher males.”
Enzo added: “We’re displaying related challenges throughout completely different generations. It’s each nostalgic and well timed.” Rocco defined: “Completely different buttons will likely be pressed right here — when it comes to household, friendship, views on life, and definitions of success.”
The primary movie has constructed a robust legacy, particularly amongst legislation college students. “Generally in a restaurant, somebody comes as much as me and says, ‘I watched ‘Bar Boys’—I’m a lawyer now.’ The movie is immortal,” Kean mentioned.
Rocco had an analogous story: “On the airport, somebody informed me, ‘Sir, I watched ‘Bar Boys’ as a pupil. I’m a lawyer now. Could I shake your hand?’ I nearly cried.”
Enzo summed it up: “It’s uncommon for an actor to be a part of a undertaking this impactful. From our technology till now, ‘Bar Boys’ remains to be remembered.”
True to Kip’s socially grounded storytelling, every of their characters nonetheless carries a message. Kean’s Joshua Zuniga, who failed the bar exams within the first movie, embodies hope: “So long as you’re alive, there’s at all times hope. Solely those that stop fail.”
Rocco’s Torran Garcia is about stability: “Generally, we go 100% at our objectives and overlook what is going to actually make us blissful.” Enzo’s Christian Carlson reminds viewers about perspective: “Life is supposed to be skilled. Don’t be too arduous on your self.”
From premiering on the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino in 2017, the sequel might now head to the Metro Manila Movie Competition. “If ever that occurs, that’s an ideal level-up for our movie,” Enzo mentioned.
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Kean ended on a playful notice: “I’m wondering what the float would appear like. That might undoubtedly be enjoyable. You’re already a part of historical past.” /ra
