The latest adaptation of wuxia novel, The Duke of Mount Deer <鹿鼎記>, began filming at Hengdian World Studios on September 8. Helmed by Hong Kong directorSamson Lai (賴水清), the drama will star mainland Chinese actor Han Dong (韓棟) as Wei Xiaobao, the story’s flirtatious and witty protagonist.
As writer Jin Yong’s (金庸) last work, and one of his most critically acclaimed novels,The Duke of Mount Deer is different from other stories in the wuxia genre because its protagonist does not become an expert martial artist. Rather, Wei Xiaobao depends on his luck and cunning to get through life. During his escapades, he ends up befriending the Kangxi Emperor and marrying seven women.
In every adaptation of The Duke of Mount Deer, much attention is placed on the actresses cast as Wei Xiaobao’s seven wives. Currently, six of the roles have been confirmed. Zhang Meng (張檬) will be Shuang’er, Loura Lou (婁藝瀟) will play the spoiled Princess Jianning, Jia Qing (贾青) will be the beautiful A’ke, Viann Zhang (張馨予) will play Su Quan, Zhao Ke (趙珂) will play Fang Yi, and newcomer actress Wu Qian (吳倩) will be Mu Jianping.
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