Wang Jing said that the new "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" is darker than the 1993 version, and Xiao Zhao is definitely not Dilraba Dilmurat

Today (May 7), director Wang Jing posted a message on Weibo, apparently responding to the heated discussion about the overall older age of the actors in the new "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber", and said: "My version of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber will be darker than the 1993 version."

Wang Jing said: "My version of Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber will be darker than the 1993 version. Wuji got the Nine Yang Manual and returned to Ice and Fire Island. Under the guidance of Xie Xun, he not only mastered the magic skills, but also learned the way of the king. Because only by becoming a king can he take revenge, because his enemy is the political force behind Cheng Kun, not the six major sects. This took him twenty years. He was already in his thirties when he went to the Bright Summit. He would no longer be indecisive and entangled in love. He would only become the leader of the Ming Cult and then the king at all costs."

Previously, Wong Jing released a post officially announcing the cast of the new "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber", in which Zhang Wuji is played by Raymond Lam, Janice Man plays Zhao Min, and Qiu Yinong plays Zhou Zhiruo. Louis Koo and Donnie Yen have also joined the film.

Wang Jing later deleted the post, explaining: "I deleted the post today because I want to change to a high-resolution photo. I will post it again in two days." Regarding the actress who has not yet been officially announced to play Xiao Zhao, Wang Jing said: "I also want to dispel a rumor. Xiao Zhao is definitely not Dilraba Dilmurat."

The 1993 version of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: The Demon Cult Master" was directed by Wong Jing and starred by Jet Li, Zhang Min, Qiu Shuzhen and others. The line "Zhang Wuji, I'll wait for you in Dadu" said by Zhao Min in the film has become a classic line, and it has also made fans wait for more than 20 years. The new version of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" will continue the plot of the previous work, with Zhang Wuji going to Dadu to find Zhao Min. It is said that the production cost of this film is about 200 million yuan. It is currently being filmed and the release date is to be determined.