This feels like an anchor project for C-actor Gong Jun, a make-or-break moment for him to stay an A-list drama male lead or show that Word of Honor was indeed a one-hit wonder for him. He hasn’t had a hit in four years and the most promising ones Legend of Anle and Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red Moon Pact were both disappointments in reception and ratings. The only one to do okay is Rising with the Wind but that’s not the type of hit that he needs to maintain his level. Up next is Tales of Dark River (An He Zhuan) and the first filming stills are out from the set which includes female leads Peng Xiao Ran and Yang Yu Tong as well as second male lead Chang Hua Sen. Everyone looks great, wuxia is always more my alley than xianxia.
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The final casting has shaken out for the upcoming wuxia C-drama Tales of the Dark River and it is slated to go into production with filming to start next month in mid-June. The female lead is now confirmed as Peng … Continue reading
So there is a new name for the female lead of Tales of Dark River, and this one from C-ent casting rumors looks like a done deal. Rising young actress Yang Yu Tong, most recently in the remake of the … Continue reading
So this is a high profile IP project for the C-drama Tales of Dark River adapted from the same name novel and anime. It’s a wuxia and assassin tale with a strong male lead character and will be starring Gong … Continue reading
So the wuxia drama Word of Honor was what made Gong Jun’s career and it’s just been a short three years so there is still time for him to convince the viewers he’s the real deal or just a one … Continue reading