Zhao Liuyi is a writer in Xu Lei's company. This person has been a screenwriter for Tomb of the Sea and both seasons…
I know that but that doesn't mean there will be the same type of input that there would be if Xu Lei himself was involved. He has nothing to do with it personally as was denied before. Not with the script, not with the promotion.
Nobody who means well to this show wants a repeat of 2018 which is why him not having any input is a good thing.
If Youku has really managed to get Wallace Chung and Yu Nan because they would be costly even for a guest role (of course because of ZXL but money) I am going to forgive them everything from before 😂
Is this remake of previous versions of condor heroes or a new story?
New story.
It's the first defence of Xiangyang that hasn't been filmed before and events prior to it but since the original text has just a few sentences about it, Tsui Hark is practically going to improvise that part. Very exciting.
The English title seems to be - The Mystery of the Sea, going by the newly opened Weibo account. Actors should start arriving at Hengdian around the 25th.
There are some melons about this but the people posting them have been wrong numerous times so who knows.
Melons say that a full trailer is coming after the filming is done. They should finish this week because some scenes were added on. So I suppose as early as this weekend maybe? We should definitely get something. I do think drooling is guaranteed though 😂
I enjoyed every minute of it. The cast, the overdoing it in everything from the clothes to villains, it is pure, sheer fun. I especially loved the mothers, what good actresses, all 3 of them. Good chemistry, could maybe have had a bit more romance but it's ok. No fillers, fast paced.
If you are looking for simple enjoyment, this is it.
His official already said the day before yesterday he has nothing to do with either the drama or the promotion…
There will be some, I am sure. But for the most part, it seems to be an original work. I don't even understand why that's odd or why it is controversial. What's wrong with that?
As for the author, I can just link everyone to what was said, it's not in English of course, but still. XL has no involvement with this. He is connected to Mystic Nine 2.
If anyone wants to take a look, I will link you to one Douban thread with the thing, as I can't link directly to a pic
His official already said the day before yesterday he has nothing to do with either the drama or the promotion…
Of course they do, they want this drama to be a success, they know his history with dramas and do not want a mess. A person can be a good book writer but that doesn't have to translate further.
In the end, you can just read the statement by yourself 🤷
It's easy. They like the character, it was based on an actual person that is absolutely fascinating, they like the set up so they bought copyright. As they should because XL should get compensated. If you read the statement , you will see them mention that the script is mostly original.
If the list of characters that showed up yesterday is correct, there is no Zhang family in the main cast. ML2 has a different surname.
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Nobody who means well to this show wants a repeat of 2018 which is why him not having any input is a good thing.
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/4984574362780278
Youku stated it a long time ago. The main character has also been renamed.
The main character is just Zang Hai, not Wang Zanghai.
Human beings have limits and they pushed him over his. I am so sorry and my condolences to his poor family.
I also really want to see confirmation for who plays his parents because melons have some big names so it seems a bit farfetched.
It's the first defence of Xiangyang that hasn't been filmed before and events prior to it but since the original text has just a few sentences about it, Tsui Hark is practically going to improvise that part. Very exciting.
They will start filming but official boot on the 30th.
All that is left is an official announcement, maybe tomorrow actually if melons are right.
Actors should start arriving at Hengdian around the 25th.
I enjoyed every minute of it. The cast, the overdoing it in everything from the clothes to villains, it is pure, sheer fun. I especially loved the mothers, what good actresses, all 3 of them. Good chemistry, could maybe have had a bit more romance but it's ok. No fillers, fast paced.
If you are looking for simple enjoyment, this is it.
As for the author, I can just link everyone to what was said, it's not in English of course, but still. XL has no involvement with this. He is connected to Mystic Nine 2.
If anyone wants to take a look, I will link you to one Douban thread with the thing, as I can't link directly to a pic
https://www.douban.com/group/topic/298803120/?_i=2099509caGA7YS
That's all I can do 🤷
In the end, you can just read the statement by yourself 🤷
It's easy. They like the character, it was based on an actual person that is absolutely fascinating, they like the set up so they bought copyright. As they should because XL should get compensated. If you read the statement , you will see them mention that the script is mostly original.
If the list of characters that showed up yesterday is correct, there is no Zhang family in the main cast. ML2 has a different surname.