Everyone had thought of countless possibilities, with Zhang Yang as the protagonist, Shen Qingfeng as the protagonist, or even dual protagonists.
But no one had ever imagined that Wu Xingyang would be the protagonist! Da Feng Novel Network
"Too unexpected, that old thief Jiangnan always goes against the usual path!"
"Is Wu Xingyang the protagonist of this drama?"
"It shouldn't be. Judging from the stills, although Mr. Wu Xingyang is in the C position, Zhang Yang and Shen Qingfeng are not far behind."
"Mr. Wu Xingyang is dressed as a commoner in the martial world, while Shen Qingfeng is dressed as a rich young master. Zhang Yang... Yang Ge is actually playing a monk?"
"Three male leads! This drama is definitely a three-male lead!"
"Is that possible? Even dual male leads are difficult for ordinary screenwriters to manage, and someone can really handle three male leads?"
"I bet ten packs of spicy strips, it's definitely three male leads!"
A single still photo sparked heated discussions among countless viewers!
Because of the old thief Jiangnan's habit, there was very little publicity for the drama before its broadcast, so what circulated online were generally netizens' speculations.
When they saw that reality differed from their guesses, netizens were instantly dumbfounded.
What trick was the old thief Jiangnan playing this time?
"Haha, it seems the audience is very interested in the characters of our drama. Director Zhang Li, can you give us some spoilers?" Host Lin Han asked Zhang Li, holding a microphone.
Everyone knew that Jiangnan's team had two top directors. The director for movies was Gu Qianqian. This girl, fresh out of college, was discovered by Jiangnan. Her first film was a major theatrical release, and she became an overnight sensation!
Subsequently, several of her films broke box office records. In just two to three years, she achieved box office results that many directors couldn't achieve in a lifetime.
Besides Gu Qianqian, there was Zhang Li, known as the number one "lick king" under Jiangnan!
Why was he called the lick king?
In some aspects, this person was no less than Gong Juren of the music industry.
Even more so, due to his older age, extensive experience, and extreme thick skin.
He once uttered the astonishing statement on a live broadcast of an exchange meeting, "What's wrong with being a dog?"
And after he said this, not only did no one mock him, but many even admired him.
For a director who had been in the industry for decades, neither achieving great success nor being relegated to obscurity, he instantly became famous after meeting Jiangnan, becoming one of the few major directors in the Chinese entertainment industry.
Although it was rumored online that any dog could make Jiangnan's dramas popular, Zhang Li saw it clearly because he knew it wasn't a rumor.
Jiangnan not only provided a script but also a very detailed storyboard. All they had to do was film according to the storyboard, so filming Jiangnan's scenes required no brainpower.
That's why he could say it so righteously. It was true that any dog could make it popular, but what was wrong with being a dog?
I, Zhang Li, am the director with the highest ratings in the Chinese film and television industry, no exceptions! Da Feng Novel
"Spoiling it would be meaningless. Please wait and watch the drama yourselves. However, I can guarantee that the excitement of this 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' will be no less than that of the 'Condor Trilogy'!"
Zhang Li's lips curved into the smile befitting the number one director in the Chinese entertainment industry.
His elevated status had allowed him to cultivate the necessary composure and confidence in such occasions.
"We can believe that. Then, some viewers also want to ask Director Zhang, does this drama of yours have any connection with the 'Condor Trilogy'?" Lin Han looked at the script in his hand. These were questions collected by the production team.
Generally, premiere events were for actors to interact with the audience and watch the premiere of the film or television series together. This was the interaction segment, so netizens were actively asking their questions in the live broadcast room.
"Naturally, there is a connection," Zhang Li nodded with a smile.
"Is it the story of Zhang Wuji's son?" Lin Han continued to ask.
"Of course not. According to the world of the 'Condor Trilogy' created by Teacher Jiangnan, the timeline of this drama should be before the 'Condor Trilogy'," Zhang Li said.
Although this world didn't have the Southern and Northern Song dynasties, it had comparable dynasties, and the overall progress of historical development was not much different.
Therefore, even though the 'Condor Trilogy' was fictional on Blue Star, it could still overlap with history, which was why the audience had a strong sense of immersion.
"Before the 'Condor Trilogy'?" Lin Han was somewhat surprised. "As expected of Teacher Jiangnan, such an arrangement is truly willful..."
He sighed.
Generally, authors write stories from the beginning, but Jiangnan first wrote the later parts and then wrote the earlier stories. This approach was rarely seen in the industry.
However, if Jiangnan wasn't willful, he wouldn't be Jiangnan.
"Then, there's one last question, can you reveal something about Teacher Jiangnan's identity?"
After Lin Han finished speaking, Zhang Li was stunned for a moment, then a strange expression appeared on his face.
Meanwhile, the bullet comments exploded!
"Holy crap, Lin Han, I love you!"
"Say it, say it, I'm too curious about the identity of that old thief Jiangnan!"
"No other meaning, just want to see who this screenwriter is that can write so many hit dramas!"
"I'm a loyal fan of Jiangnan, I like that old thief... Teacher Jiangnan the most, please tell me his real identity!"
"My roommate wanted to know Jiangnan's real identity before he died!"
At this moment.
The number of bullet comments was astounding!
The biggest unsolved mystery in the Chinese entertainment industry was who Jiangnan really was!
Lin Han openly asking this question in the live broadcast room immediately sent netizens into a frenzy!
"I naturally cannot reveal Teacher Jiangnan's true identity, but please pay more attention to and support the International Film Festival. If Teacher Jiangnan wins the box office championship, he will definitely go to the venue to accept the award, and then you will know who it is..." Zhang Li chuckled lightly.
In fact, he had been asked this question by hosts on many previous programs.
But Zhang Li had always used the same response.
Today was no different.
"Then... can I ask a few of the main actors from the crew to describe Teacher Jiangnan's image in their hearts in a few words?" Lin Han also knew that Jiangnan's true identity could not be easily revealed.
However, he chose to pursue a roundabout approach, at least to unearth some little-known information.
And if he put all their words together, it might actually be possible to deduce Jiangnan's true identity.
"This is no problem. Qingfeng, you can start?" Zhang Li said, turning to look at Shen Qingfeng behind him.
He and Shen Qingfeng were old partners, and the latter had always been the male lead in his dramas.
"Uh..." Shen Qingfeng was suddenly called upon and didn't know how to respond. "He is a very talented and powerful senior!"
After thinking for a long time, he finally gave his opinion of Jiangnan.
Although Su Yu was around the same age as him, he had already become Su Yu's disciple, so he naturally considered him a senior.
However, after he said this, the audience began to categorize his age group as above thirty.
After all, in the audience's minds, a senior should be at least a dozen years older, right?