It is based on the novel series Ghost Blows Out the Light by Zhang Muye.

The film stars Zhang Hanyu, Jiang Wu and Celina Jade.

[3] In May 2019, Simon West signed on to direct two Chinese films, Skyfire and The Legend Hunters.

[5][6] The Legend Hunters is based on the popular novel series Ghost Blows Out the Light.

[7][8] Principal photography began in June 2019 at the Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis, with Zhang Hanyu, Jiang Wu and Celina Jade in starring roles.