In return, the deity asked to make a cameo appearance in the film. The shrine authorities then pledged to support the film with monetary donations and manpower, and had a brand-new outfit made for the deity for his scene in the movie. The deity's involvement lent an especially festive air to the filming of the ship's launch, and generated outstanding publicity for the upcoming movie.
廟方於是協助出錢、出力又出人，還特地為十三太保製作了一套新袍入戲，將這場祭儀拍得熱鬧滾滾，也讓《不》片有了先聲奪人的震撼開場。