No actor has yet been selected to play Mei Lanfang, though Chen Kaige is rumored to have discussed the role with Taiwan pop star Leehom Wong and Hong Kong veteran singer Leon Lai.

• 梅兰芳一角还未选角，虽然谣传陈凯歌打算在台湾著名歌手王力宏和香港资深歌手黎明中挑选。