Shengxuan Entertainment's casting call had a wide scope. Any role in the play was open to audition, and there were no restrictions on the age, profession, or status of the participants. Thus, a huge number of people entered the competition; it could be described as a sea of people.
Shengxuan's new drama was an adaptation of a very popular online novel, and with the industry's most famous director, Li Liqun, at the helm, and Shengxuan Entertainment's own strength, it attracted a swarm of stars seeking representation, with managers calling incessantly.
Even An Yue, who had won the Best Actress award for two years in a row, had her manager inquire about the female lead role. However, Shengxuan had previously stated that the drama would feature all newcomers, so An Yue had no choice but to give up.
