a big celeb didn't have time for supporting cast character 😕 main cast is paid more than double, from supporting…
It's China, and that's normal. Most actors after breaking out of the circle or starting playing the leading role won't be returning to supporting roles, No matter how successful those projects were. ( unless their work performed poorly & they stop getting lead roles)
In 2023, when this drama started filming, Xiao Zhan was already a well-established top artist in China. Considering how the Chinese entertainment industry and its marketing strategies work, I'm not surprised he didn't participate in the project.
Plus, when this drama started filming in May last year, Xiao Zhan was already announced and preparing to film his new movie 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero'.
I stopped believing in these groundless rumors long ago. So, no disappointment. Also, even if this gets released one day, it will be something else, completely different from the original work. Not only this, but Eternal Faith, & Winner Is King too (unless they allow BL stuff or even bromance like TU & WOH). Instead of getting disappointed, Go & read the original novel, if you haven't.
I really loved Gong Jun's performance in WOH and Yang Mi's in TMOPB & TLOF but for this, I'm keeping my expectations low for now (though...hoping to be pleasantly surprised!).
Some people don't like the show?? Pass on, bro; no one is forcing you to watch. the fact is, there are certainly a huge number of viewers who are enjoying this show than those who don't.
In 2023, when this drama started filming, Xiao Zhan was already a well-established top artist in China. Considering how the Chinese entertainment industry and its marketing strategies work, I'm not surprised he didn't participate in the project.
Plus, when this drama started filming in May last year, Xiao Zhan was already announced and preparing to film his new movie 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero'.