The martial arts period drama "Sword Comes," starring Wu Lei, recently announced its main cast, sparking widespread attention. Adapted from the popular online novel of the same name, which also previously had an animated version, the series has garnered significant attention from fans of the original work and the industry since its inception. Filming for "Sword Comes" officially began last November and is currently ongoing.
For Wu Lei, "Sword Comes" holds special significance. This marks his return to period dramas after a four-year hiatus since "The Starry Night" aired in 2022. His return to the martial arts world is widely seen as a crucial step in his acting career. In the drama, Wu Lei plays the protagonist Chen Ping'an, whose growth and spiritual journey are considered the core of the entire work.
In the newly announced cast, Li Wanda will play the female lead. She first gained public attention in 2019 through the film *Ip Man 4: The Finale*, and her participation in *Sword Comes* is seen as a significant debut in the television drama genre. Additionally, Chen Duling, who rose to fame with the period drama *When the Wild Geese Return ~The Glory of a Noble Lady~*, has been confirmed to join the cast. She will play the sword-wielding saintess "He Xiaoliang," a casting choice praised by many readers of the original novel for its resemblance to the character's temperament.
Meanwhile, Li Meng, who gained attention for her villainous princess role in "Ink Rain and Clouds ~Beauty's Revenge~", will also star in the drama, adding more depth and complexity to her character. Notably, Taiwanese actor Chang Chen has also confirmed his participation, marking his return to period dramas after "Love and Destiny" in 2019. Chang Chen will play Chen Ping'an's master, a casting choice that has generated considerable anticipation among viewers regarding the quality of his performance.
Based on the information released so far, "Sword Comes" has balanced the casting of both new and established actors, emphasizing both the characters' temperament and their compatibility with the original work, as well as the overall acting strength. As filming progresses, the drama's visual style and narrative completeness are gradually becoming the focus of attention.


