"Legend of the Hidden Sea" is the most anticipated ancient costume drama

2025's highly anticipated drama “Legend of the Hidden Sea” is directed by Zheng Xiaolong and starring Xiao Zhan and Zhang Jingyi. This ancient costume power plot drama has attracted a lot of attention since its preparation, not only because of its strong combination of gold medal creators and top actors, but also because of the tension of the plot and the production of the best, it was voted as “the most anticipated drama series of the year” first.

Known for his work on Legend of Concubine Zhen Huan and Legend of the Moon, Zheng Xiaolong is returning to the world of costume, working with new director Cao Yiwen to create an epic work that combines the depths of power and intrigue with the aesthetics of art. He invited a team of historical consultants and etiquette directors to check the scripts and costumes in order to restore the grandeur and subtlety of the ancient world.

Xiao Zhan plays the main character, Zanghai, who has a great span of roles from a childish slave to a powerful chief minister. This time, he takes on the challenge of taking revenge and fighting sycophants, a complex role, with a change in temperament and a level of acting skill to look forward to. Zhang Jingyi plays the intelligent and bold Princess Xiang Qianduan, who cooperates and plays with Zanghai, making her a major attraction in the drama. Zhou Qi, Huang Jue, Yu Nan and other powerful actors join the drama, adding more dramatic tension to the group portrait of power and intrigue.