Carrie Wong Embodies Jeremy Chan’s Energy in a Comedy Sensation

Carrie Wong Embodies Jeremy Chan’s Energy in a Comedy Sensation

A Body‑Swap Breakdown: Carrie Wong Takes on Jeremy Chan’s Ghostly Grit

1. Playing the Passionate Ghost

  • “I had to step into Jeremy’s shoes,” Carrie says, capturing the nitty‑gritty of a character who’s literally possessed. In Soul Detective*, Jeremy plays a ghost mobbing through a human detective’s body—talk about a rehearsal that’s more “ghost whispers” than “screentime drama.”
  • Chris Chan’s quirks: an off‑beat, mischievous energy that Carrie’s “Ang Jieshan” must mirror.
  • Director’s mantra: “Open up, exaggerate, be funny!”
  • The challenge: learning a mischievous style that’s not anyone’s memo.
  • 2. “It’s Not Copy‑Paste”

    Actors often “lean” into roles, but here it’s literally a body swap. Carrie admits it’s “unusual” to imitate a fellow actor’s mannerisms in a scene where two different personalities inhabit the same body. The result? A slick blend of detective skepticism and ghostly swagger that keeps the audience on edge.
    “It’s a different experience for us—usually we don’t copy each other’s acting.”

    3. Creative Chaos on Location

    The supernatural scenes? Filmed in a mini‑tunnel along the Rail Corridor—a spot locals claim is haunted. Carrie was blown away by the scenery, marveling that such a spot existed right in Singapore.

  • Mosquitoes: The real ghost over there. Even “commando‑grade” repellent couldn’t shield Carrie from their bites.
  • The vibe: Damp, smoky, and smell‑laden – a setting that left her little “kickbacks” of mystery.
  • “I didn’t feel any real supernatural stuff. Just a few mosquito bites, though.”

    4. Soul Detective in a Nutshell

  • Plot: Ding the police officer from the Netherworld teams up with rookie policeman Peh Ye to trap three escaped malevolent spirits.
  • Catch‑phrase: “Be funny, be bold, let the ghost out!”
  • 5. Tune‑Up: When You Can Watch

  • Soul Detective* spills onto Channel 8 starting Nov 21 (Mon‑Fri, 9 pm) and is also available on meWATCH.
  • “Catch it every weekday evening and see how Carrie and Jeremy manage the supernatural body‑swap.”Contact: [email protected]“No part of this story or photos can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.”