I have heard that some actors take on projects no matter how small if the team behind the project is good. That could be the case or this is just a rumour and not true about PXR joining the cast. Wait and see until the 13th!
I really want Peng Xiao Ran to be paired up with Gong Jun or the other younger guy, NOT that older, less attractive…
I don’t think there is a prominent romance story in the novel. It’s in the background but not a major part of the plot. Not sure who is playing who. Only GJ is confirmed we are not sure about supporting cast. Isn’t PXR still filming a different drama?
Finally, a wuxia genre and male-centric. I hope the fighting scenes are as good as The Blood of Youth
Martial arts training/editing/directing/ Gong Jun himself needs to come together for it to look good. Lots of factors that will need to work. Hope it will be successful.
The highest heat index was 9001. It is very difficult to hit 10k. Those who are watching the drama seem to enjoy it. IQIYI is also prolonging the drama for several weeks. This is a good sign because that means that the show is doing better than expected and advertisers are happy. It might not be the best drama according to watches but it has been commercially successful.
As it currently is, it makes no sense. I am up to date with the animation on Youku and if it is based on it, then…
It will be based on the novel. I think the author is also writing the script for this drama. The animation is not highly regarded within the fans. Hopefully the live action will be a better adaptation.