Renowned Chinese producer Zhang Jizhong is inviting Internet users from around the world to offer suggestions for his remake* of TV drama “Journey to The West,” which will start shooting this December. Star Daily reported the project’s official Web site was launched by Yahoo China at a press conference* last week. Zhang posted 10 questions to Internet users regarding the remake on the official Web site. Outstanding suggestions will be incorporated* by the crew into the new series’ plot*. Zhang revealed at the press conference that the 50-episode* remake of the TV series will employ* the talents of casting director Zhang Jianya and a young five-member screenwriting team. Zhang rejected a reporter’s suggestion that Jay Chow star in the role of the Monkey King, explaining the crew could not afford such a big star since the TV drama will shoot for seven or eight months. He said the lead actors have not yet been decided. The producer has decided to invite actors like Li Yapeng, Zhou Xun, Jiang Qingqing and Huang Xiaoming, all of whom have starred in his previous projects, for supporting roles. (SD-Agencies)
|