At the 28th anniversary celebration of “Chinese Paladin,” the team officially announced the production of the live-action drama “Chinese Paladin 2: The Legend of Yiru” 《仙剑二外传·忆如传》This exciting announcement marks the eighth installment in the “Sword and Fairy” series, bringing back beloved characters from the original game.
Li Yiru, the main character and daughter of Li Xiaoyao and Zhao Ling’er, showcases extraordinary spiritual power at just eight years old, thanks to her powerful lineage.
To tackle the challenges of casting and plot adaptation, the production team has actively engaged with fans. They are hosting an open casting event to find the perfect actor for Li Yiru, aiming to infuse the character with new life while staying true to the original story’s spirit. They’re searching for two actors to portray Li Yiru: one aged 8-10 for her childhood years and another aged 16-18 for her adult version.
It would be interesting to see how this one turns out! I will share more news once more is revealed :D
What are your thoughts on this announcement? Would you be giving this a show a go? Drop a comment below!
Leave a Reply