The series is directed by Kuk Kwok-leung and features cast members from mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Wu Ziniu was initially directing the series, but had switched to work on Great Porcelain Merchant as the shooting of All Men Are Brothers was delayed.

[3] Zheng Shuang, who played Hu Sanniang in The Water Margin (1997), also expressed interest in taking on the (more challenging) role of Pan Jinlian.

[5][6] Photos of actor Wu Yue dressed in ancient Chinese armour and posing in various martial arts stances appeared on the Internet around late 2009.

Huang, who was initially a popular choice for the role of Yan Qing,[8] claimed that he did not receive any notice and is unable to join the project due to his schedule.