I saw someone say that this isn't actually connected to the DMBJ universe at all and that the IP was sold? I thought…
The copyright was sold, yes, to Zheng Xiaolong production company. Then based on that, they wrote a script that is an independent story but it still holds parts of the original universe. How much, we will only be able to say after it is broadcast (we know tomb building and Feng Shui are there but for example, Wang Zanghai is just Zanghai now). I suggest you check out the trailer to see if it is up your alley.
Cdrama directors if they cast a 30 yr old with a 30+ yr old guy ,absoluty impossible lets cast girls in their…
The age gap between the actors is 8 years. It's perfectly acceptable, both are fully realised adults and even the old rule of half your age plus seven is satisfied.
I see in your list that you have scored high dramas where the age gap is bigger. So what exactly is bothering you here when you seem more than fine in other cases where what you assert is the problem, was even greater?
Zheng Xiaolong is considered a legendary director for a reason, he is just so good. Ah, this was amazing.
CCTV is currently doing the heavy lifting on the promotion but Youku should start too, probably more focused in a few days. Considering what we have had before from other platforms, I am also incredibly happy how they are dealing with him! It's a breath of fresh air.
Even People's Daily is posting about Zanghai. This means government promo is going to be full, after all their Weibo alone has over 150 million followers.
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I see in your list that you have scored high dramas where the age gap is bigger. So what exactly is bothering you here when you seem more than fine in other cases where what you assert is the problem, was even greater?
It's a Youku and CCTV drama, exclusive broadcast there. Youku is the platform that is releasing it.
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5165916880110296
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5165814005628955
Everyone in that trailer looks a little bit evil and duplicitous. I am in love! 😂
https://weibo.com/6400913994/5165780884521913