Two generations of filmmakers and actors gathered to promote the new TV remake of the classic Chinese drama Huo Yuanjia in Beijing on Tuesday. 　

The promotion poster for the event, 20th December　

The crew from the 1981 classic and the current remake were on hand on the star-studded night, including directors Hsu Hsiao-Ming and Stanley Kwan, actress Michelle Mee and actor Ekin Cheung. 　

Only the actor who played the lead in the original Huo Yuanjia series was absent. 　　

The high popular original series follows the exploits of martial arts master Huo Yuanjia. He helped the Chinese people restore their pride and nationalism when their country was being invaded by the allied forces of the eight powers in 1900. 　

50-year-old Michelle Mee gained her fame after starring in the original drama as a young woman. 　

"I was so young when I played in the series. I could handle kung fu scenes since I shot many action films before. But my character's relationship with lead role Huo Yuanjia was a big challenge for me," she said. 　　

Michelle Mee said she will not appear in the remake because she wants her original performance to stay unmarred. 　

The new remake stars Hong Kong actors Ekin Cheng and Jordan Chan. It began shooting last month at Hukou Waterfall in west China. 　

　Lead actor Ekin Cheung (L) and Jordan Chan star in the remake of the TV drama, December 20.

(CRI December 20, 2006)