Tried searching for an existing thread to no avail. Anyway this seems to be a new adaptation by CCTV of the Gu Long novel of the same name. Couldn't find much else besides some pics:
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Readers of the novel are probably speculating about which of the two principle male leads Nicholas is playing. One of them is portrayed as always wearing a red scarf around his neck in the novel, and the other one is supposed to be rather average looking, or even a little chubby...
Don't quote me on this but I think this series just started shooting recently, so far too early to say when it'll be released n'all. As for a summary, I can only give a rough idea of the novel:
To avenge his love, a fearless young swordsman challenges a powerful gang of robbers again and again, despite suffering numerous defeats, ultimately succeeds in defeating them single-handedly. His story inspires countless youth, with young men all taking to wearing red scarves like their hero, and young women dreaming of a suiter just like him. One of these young women is the daughter of an influential nobleman, who has led a sheltered life, until she decides to go out into the world to meet the heroes of her dreams. Little did she expect that real life can be so very different from what she has learned in picturesque stories.
It has a lighter tone compared to GL's other novels, but at the same time consistently ranks among his better works. It kinda shows what the price for fame is, and the darker side of being a hero everyone looks up to, and how even an average person can seem heroic by doing what he believes in.