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TUESDAY’S shooting on location at Liudu, Beijing
officially unveiled the production of the TV serial Demi Gods
Semi Devils, which is based on one of the most famous works by
Jin Yong, a famous Chinese kung fu novelist from Hong
Kong.Actually, all of the actors and actresses in the TV show,
led by chief producer Zhang Jizhong and chief director Zhou
Xiaowen, made their appearance at the Nanjing Hilton Hotel in
Nanjing August 23.According to news release, Hu Jun, the male
leading actor, will play Qiao Feng, the main hero and swordman
in the story; while the Taiwan hearthrobe Jimmy Lam will play
Duan Yu, another main role in the show.Most of the actresses
are young. Nineteen-year-old Jiang Xin is to play Mu Wanqing.
Liu Yifei, the leading actress, is the youngest at 15. Liu is
confident that she will perform well, despite what some people
say about her lack of experience. She went to the U.S.A. at
the age of 10 and says that she is more mature psychologically
than many girls of her age in China. The action scenes will be
directed by Yuen Biao, the world-famous martial arts director
from Hong Kong.The filming of the TV serial is expected to
last more than five months. The team is scheduled to head to
Hebei, Zhejiang and Yunnan.The shooting is due to wrap up in
Dali by January 31 next year.
Major castQiao Feng:Hu Jun
Duan Yu:Limmy Lam
Wang Yuyan:Liu Yifei
Duan Zheng-chun:Tong Chun-chung
Madame Ma:Christy Chung
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