Chinese actor Dong Wei (Deng Wei)'s starring fantasy historical drama "Bai Yaopu" officially began filming on the 11th in Puyuan Ancient Town, Zhejiang Province. This work, based on the novel of the same name by author Saluo Shuangshu, tells the story of Taoyao, a spirit doctor from Taodu who manages "Bai Yaopu," going to the human world and searching for the book after losing it. Dong Wei is believed to play Sikuanglan, who appears in the latter half of the original work, and is depicted as a cold and noble character. It has already been animated on the online entertainment and video-sharing platform bilibili, and has received a high rating of 8.7 out of 10 on Douban. As a popular work with many fans of both the original novel and the animated version, attention for the live-action drama adaptation is also increasing. The director is Guo Jingming, and the script is by Ge Rui, who worked on films such as "The Eight Hundred" and dramas such as "Nu Qing Xiang Xi." Co-starring with Dong Wei are young actors such as Ai Mi, Lester Lin, and Yan An. Filming is scheduled for approximately 130 days, primarily in Hengdian and Puyuan Ancient Town. It is expected to be exclusively streamed on iQIYI in 2027, and pre-orders for viewing have already begun.

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In July of this year, Dong Wei also garnered attention during the filming of the travel reality show "Divas Hit the Road" Season 8. His natural, unscripted kind demeanor and sophisticated fashion became hot topics, steadily increasing his popularity among the general public. In addition to appearing on popular shows, by starring in a highly anticipated drama, the summer of 2026 is likely to be a crucial period for Dong Wei, leading to further advancements as an actor.

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