So this C-drama with Zhao Li Ying was supposed to have been cast already but pre-production and budgeting is taking longer so it’s now really locking down the male lead role but with the added success of her currently airing xianxia drama The Legend of Shen Li. Zhao Li Ying signed on for the female lead centric S-level budgeted C-drama Tearless Snow towards the end of last year and at that time the male lead was reportedly going to be Gong Jun. His team absolutely wants this role for him. But it’s gotten competitive now as many top young drama actors are vying for the male lead role opposite hitmaker Zhao Li Ying and reportedly are willing to take a cut from their usual salary if chosen. I think Gong Jun getting cast may or may not happen depending on whether his next drama Fox Spirit Matchmaker with Yang Mi airs soon and is/is not a hit.