Remake of 《小李飞刀》The Romantic Swordsman
Note: The series is still unconfirmed
[Sina] According to reliable source, TVB is planning to film Gu Long’s wuxia novel 《小李飞刀》Flying Swordsmen Lee with Hengdian filming company in mainland China. TVB plan to use this opportunity to further strengthen their position in mainland market. One of the main reasons TVB chose Hengdian is due to the latter owning vast resource, and TVB collaborate in making grand production series and perhaps a joint acting academy. On Hengdian side, it’s still under consideration because they’re wary of the different work culture between HK and mainland China. E.g. Working pace, the preparation of scripts etc.
http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2007-08-03/11441662941.shtml
[Baidu forum – Unconfirmed source] This recent piece of ‘news’ said that TVB will be working with CCTV instead to produce 《小李飞刀》Flying Swordsmen Lee after the success of [Drive of Life]. The confirmed cast list is:
李寻欢 Lee Cham Foon = Kevin Cheng
林诗音 Lam See Yum = Sonija Kwok
孙小红 Suen Siu Hung = Linda Chung
阿飞 Ah Fei = Sun Jian 孙坚 (Mainland)
龙啸云 Long Xiao Wan = Christopher Lee Ming Shun 李铭顺 (Singapore)
惊鸿仙子杨艳 Yeung Yim = 姜华 Jiang Hua
杏儿 Hang Yee = Yang Rui 杨蕊
上官金虹 Sheung Goon Gam Hung = Norman Chu Siu Keung 徐少强
天机老人 Tin Gei Lou Yan = Jackson Lou Xue Xian 楼学贤
崔姥姥 Chui Lou Lou = Lee Ming Qi 李明启
The budget is estimated around $50 million, filming should begin in Hengdian around October 2007 and expected to be aired in May 2008.
http://post.baidu.com/f?kz=241837253
Sehseh: I doubt the authenticity of the Baidu news, because Kevin was supposed to film [Forensic Heroes 2] in September, it would be impossible for him to finish filming within a month.
Anyway, what do you think of the cast, and the series? Any other candidate you will pick for the cast?