Television series
Immortality (Chinese: ; pinyin: Hoy Xng) is an upcoming Chinese television series based on the BL xianxia novel The Husky and His White Cat Shizun (Chinese: ; pinyin: r H H T De Bi Mo Sh Zn) by Meatbun Doesn't Eat Meat (Chinese: ; pinyin: Rubo Bch Ru) starring Luo Yunxi and Chen Feiyu.[2][3] The series is expected to air on Tencent Video with 50 episodes.[1]
The story is set in a tumultuous era where the world is facing a probable invasion by the demon world due to a rift in the heavens. The world's most powerful cultivator Chu Wanning (Luo Yunxi) did not forget his original intention of joining the world to help the Dao cultivation and sets out on a mission to protect the beings of the world. He uses his abilities to prevent the heavens from splitting and at the same time, his compassion and love influences his misguided disciple Mo Ran (Chen Feiyu) to return to the righteous path he has strayed from. Chu Wanning also successfully imparts the value of putting the greater good before personal desires to Mo Ran. In the end, the pair of teacher and disciple dedicate their lives and work together with the rest of the cultivating heroes to stop the villains' conspiracy and protect the world.[2]
Also known as Yuheng of the Night Sky () and the Beidou Immortal (), he is a grandmaster of the cultivation world who hides his caring and sensitive nature behind a cold exterior. He devotes his time to the thankless task of sealing the rifts in the barrier between the ghost realm and the mortal realm and often spends his spare time creating affordable mechanical devices such as the Holy Night Guardian so ordinary people can protect themselves from ghosts. Chu Wanning takes it upon himself to protect the people and rid the world of evil even if it means sacrificing himself.
Courtesy name: Mo Weiyu ()Mo Ran is Chu Wanning's third disciple, a confident, mischievous, and cheeky cultivator who isn't the brightest student in the sect. By chance, he gains mysterious memories of himself as Lord Taxian (), an immoral and murderous ruler who loathes Chu Wanning and vows to murder all the cultivators in the world. His personality slowly changes after being influenced by the fragmented memories implanted in his mind, and he must fight to regain his own consciousness as the kind and upright Mo Ran.
Courtesy name: Shi Mingjing ()Shi Mei presents herself as a kind-hearted, polite, and reasonable person who avoids conflict. She doesn't hold grudges and is often the mediator for Mo Ran and Xue Meng when they argue. However, she actually harbors a deadly secret, and must ultimately decide between revenge and life as she knows it.
Courtesy name: Xue Ziming ()The narcissistic young master of the Summit of Life and Death who is actually responsible and kind at heart. He respects his teacher Chu Wanning deeply and dearly loves his parents Xue Zhengyong and Madam Wang. Despite a carefree childhood, he is forced to grow up when disaster strikes his sect.
Master of the Summit of Life and DeathA kind and good-natured cultivator, he founds the Summit of Life and Death to protect the lower cultivation world from the ghost realm. He persuades Chu Wanning to join the sect after the latter leaves Rufeng Sect out of disgust.
Mistress of the Summit of Life and DeathA former senior disciple of the Lone Moon Night sect who loses the ability to cultivate in her youth. She is married to Xue Zhengyong.
He appears to be a gentleman, yet is in fact a hypocritical and ruthless leader who will sacrifice anyone for personal gain. He harbours a deep resentment against Chu Wanning.
A talented cultivator, he was betrayed by his older brother Nangong Liu and is exiled from Rufeng Sect. He later returns for revenge.
Founder of Rufeng Sect.
On January 6, 2020, CD HOME STUDIO released a casting call for the series, along with information of the participating staffs.[4] The series is produced jointly by Tencent Penguin Pictures and Otters Studio.[2] The series is directed by He Shupei,[4] and the main producers are credited to be Qi Shuai, Ye Fangcang and Wang Yirong.[4] On January 8, it was revealed that the drama has been filed on record at State Administration of Film Radio and Television (China).[1]
The series began filming on April 24, 2020 at Hengdian World Studios.
On January 21, 2020, Luo Yunxi and Chen Feiyu were announced as the main leads.[5]
A majority of the crew members, including world view design team Hua Tian, visual effects team TimeAxis, hair and makeup director Zeng Minghui and still photographer Li Ruoyu worked on 2018 fantasy romance drama Ashes of Love.[2] Chen Xin serves as the art director of the series, while Huang Wei is in charge of costume designs.[4][2] On January 21, 2020, the concept arts designed by Hua Tian were released on the series' official weibo.[6]
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