Casting Change as Yang Mi’s Next Big Budget Period C-drama The Reign of Northern Wei Changes Male Lead From Liu Xue Yi to Liu Yu Ning
So this isn’t one of those idol dramas where casting is all over the place until it’s locked down right before filming. Period C-drama The Reign of Northern Wei (江山大同 Jiang Shan Da Tong) is a big budget big name cast serious project that typically has the leads set early on so this is a bit of a surprise. The drama will star Yang Mi from young woman to the future Empress Feng of the Northern Wei Dynasty and last week C-ent was reporting that the male lead will be Liu Xue Yi. Alas that was not locked down because the production has reportedly changed its choice and the male lead will now be Liu Yu Ning. I’m good with either actor and it’s a real get to land the role on such a prestige production.
NOOOOOO. I love him, but not her. Meh.
I love Liu Yu Ning, but I think Liu Xue Yi is the better fit for a big historical like this.
I like both guys, but still…how disappointing. I understand though since casting Liu Yu Ning will likely entice more investors to invest in this big budget drama.
Since this isn’t confirmed yet, I wonder if the final casting choice will end up being someone completely different.
From young girl? Cant they cast an actual young girl before progressing to her? Give someone a break as well?
I’ll rather Chen Xingxu, that guy can act. For those complaining about Yang Mi, do note that the drama attached her name to the casting rumors first, meaning her casting is prioritized over the male lead.