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Chinese actress Fan Bingbing has recently promoted her upcoming historical movie Lady of the Dynasty in Beijing.

In the movie Lady of the Dynasty, or "Wang Chao De Nv Ren-Yang Guifei" ("王朝的女人-杨贵妃") in Chinese, Fan acts the Tang-dynasty Emperor Xuanzong's beloved concubine, Yang Yuhuan. The entire film centers on the legendary royal romance.

The leading actress said, however, it is not her maiden screen role as the famed concubine.

"I acted Yang Yuhuan in a TV drama series about ten years ago. At that time, I wondered if I would become a film actress. Then I would be able to act as the famed concubine again, and portray the character wholeheartedly. And now I'm really lucky to have my dream come true a decade later."

On the other hand, Cheng Shiqing, who used to lead the China region business of Pacific Century Premium Developments, is experiencing his first directorial work.

Big names are reported to be involved in the directing team, including Zhang Yimou 张艺谋 and Tian Zhuangzhuang 田壮壮.

Hong Kong actor Leon Lai Ming plays Emperor Xuanzong in the historical epic. Shi Qing comments on his performance.

"Leon Lai Ming is super in his majestic manner acting as a real emperor in this movie. Meanwhile he also effectively portrays Emperor Xuanzong as a man of good breeding."

Another important role in the movie is Yang Yuhuan's first lover Li Mao, who is also the 18th son of Emperor Xuanzong.
Bruneian singer-actor Wu Chun (吴尊) plays Li Mao, the Prince of Shou.
The director recalls how Wu Chun was working hard for portraying a particular scene.

"There is a scene in the film about a horse dragging Wu Chun away when it broke into a furious gallop. I asked him then if he needed a stunt man, but he insisted he could do it by himself, with one leg hung on the saddle. All that we could do was clear small stones on road in advance. He is indeed a dedicated actor with professionalism."

The film was first announced in early 2009, but filming was pushed back to late 2011 after a British production company withdrew its investment. At that time, in addition to Fan Bingbing, American singer-songwriter and actor Leehom Wang (王力宏), Hong Kong-born American actor John Lone (尊龍), and Japanese actor Shun Oguri (小栗旬) were reportedly cast in the lead roles.

Later due to scheduling conflicts, John Lone, Leehom Wang, and Shun Oguri left the cast. Production finally resumed in August 2013, with Leon Lai Ming and Wu Chun replacing the original leads.

To date, this historical epic recounting the legend romance of Yang Guifei has been formally announced for release on Thursday, July 30th.