So they really started officially shooting yesterday after the "Blessing Ceremony"!Today also has shooting schedule…
If it's too stressful and dismaying, probably best to take a break, but don't stay too far away, I love chatting with you and all of DW's fans that I've met since LYF aired. :)
I like to be surprised, so hopefully all works out for the best and I am happily surprised by the finished work. My best wishes to the cast and crew! All the best to Deng Wei, in particular, who I'm hoping in particular gives another fantastic, layered performance as Yin Gezhi.
I know rumors and speculation are part of anything that is highly anticipated. And who knows, you're probably…
I know these booting ceremonies are big and typical in Chinese entertainment, but they aren't necessarily in other countries. I think also in the past other dramas have quietly started filming as well (A Dream of Splendor comes to my mind) before announcing cast and everything else. But I get it. DW's fans were expecting something, and to be somewhat led around and disappointed doesn't leave a good taste.
I know rumors and speculation are part of anything that is highly anticipated. And who knows, you're probably…
My point exactly as you said: many of these rumors and speculations are used by certain people with malicious intent.
But I'm not exonerating the drama's PR - I completely agree that it's been very rocky and just not sophisticated from the start. Even if you give them the benefit of the doubt (that they don't actually mean anything bad toward DW), it just doesn't look very good from someone on the outside (people like us) looking in. Just common sense would be all they need lol, but what do I know, I don't work in PR. Maybe they need to hire more peeps.
Yeah, my hope is the crew know how to shoot a good drama but just aren't skilled in the other things lol.
Don’t worry, I’m sure it will not be his only look. And yes, would be awesome to hear him use his original…
He came into acting later on, so he had not had any formal training, so admittedly his line delivery/pronunciation was not up to par at first (especially for period/costume dramas). I can tell he’s been working on it especially in the past couple years, so hopefully he can do it now.
I recommend remembering that in the novel, the male lead is not entirely a positive character, so this hairstyle…
Agreed, best to leave all that to those sites. This will be a loose adaptation of the novel from what I can guess. And you’re right about Yin Gezhi - definitely no saint in the original story.
Oh god, um imagine his hair to be at least similar to SYS or so but his hair in this drama makes him look like…
Yeah, not my favorite, but I think it will be one of his probably many looks/costumes. As a hostage prince, it’s probably a persona he’s adopting. If I’m wrong, then eww, need to go back to drawing board 😂
Few days ago there was rumors that drama official booting shifted from May 17 to May 20. ( reason not explicitly…
I know rumors and speculation are part of anything that is highly anticipated. And who knows, you're probably right, but we'll probably never know for certain what goes on behind the scenes in a production. The only thing that irks me is when people (not you) take rumors and use it to spread malicious things about people for who knows what reasons. I'm just glad filming has started finally. Looking forward to seeing how this progresses.
As for the female lead, I'll hold judgment until we know who it will be.
Looks like they may be booting up 5/17 there’s a whole thing of fans for DW and floats and cakes and stuff.
Yeah, looks like from the very few leaked pics and clips that the booting has concluded and filming has started. Will have to see if any official announcements/posters/etc will be released.
The fans organized their own shindig, looked pretty fun lol.
I like to be surprised, so hopefully all works out for the best and I am happily surprised by the finished work. My best wishes to the cast and crew! All the best to Deng Wei, in particular, who I'm hoping in particular gives another fantastic, layered performance as Yin Gezhi.
But I'm not exonerating the drama's PR - I completely agree that it's been very rocky and just not sophisticated from the start. Even if you give them the benefit of the doubt (that they don't actually mean anything bad toward DW), it just doesn't look very good from someone on the outside (people like us) looking in. Just common sense would be all they need lol, but what do I know, I don't work in PR. Maybe they need to hire more peeps.
Yeah, my hope is the crew know how to shoot a good drama but just aren't skilled in the other things lol.
As for the female lead, I'll hold judgment until we know who it will be.
Here's his speech to his fans: https://weibo.com/tv/show/1034:5167362970943535?from=old_pc_videoshow
The fans organized their own shindig, looked pretty fun lol.
https://x.com/just_DengWeiD/status/1923588036643913981