Immortality (Chinese: 皓衣行; pinyin: Hàoyī Xíng) is an upcoming Chinese television series based on the BL xianxia novel The Husky and His White Cat Shizun (Chinese: 二哈和他的白猫师尊; pinyin: Èr Hā Hé Tā De Bái Māo Shī Zūn) by Meatbun Doesn't Eat Meat (Chinese: 肉包不吃肉; pinyin: Ròubāo Bùchī Ròu), starring Luo Yunxi and Chen Feiyu. The series was expected to air on Tencent Video in April 2021. Filming began in April 2020 and wrapped up in September. The show's broadcast schedule has not been determined, however, due to a 2021 order from the National Radio and Television Administration.
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Synopsis
The story is set in a tumultuous era, with the world facing an impending invasion from the demon world due to a rift in the heavens. Chu Wanning, a powerful cultivator, sets out on a mission to protect the world. He uses his abilities to prevent the heavens from splitting, while compassion influences his misguided disciple Mo Ran to return to the righteous path he has strayed from. Chu successfully imparts the value of putting the greater good before personal desires upon Mo. In the end, the pair dedicate their lives to working with other cultivators to protect the world from villains.
Cast
Production
Pre-production and filming
On 6 January 2020, CD Home Studio released a casting call for the series, along with information on participating staff. The series is produced jointly by Tencent Penguin Pictures and Otters Studio. It is directed by He Shupei, and the main producers are credited to be Qi Shuai, Ye Fangcang, and Wang Yirong. On 8 January, it was revealed that the show had been registered with the National Radio and Television Administration.
Immortality began filming in April 2020 at Hengdian World Studios and wrapped up in September.
Casting
On 21 January 2020, Luo Yunxi and Chen Feiyu were announced as the leads.
Concept and design
A majority of the crew members, including the design team of Hua Tian, the visual effects team of TimeAxis, hair and makeup director Zeng Minghui, and still photographer Li Ruoyu worked on the 2018 fantasy romance drama Ashes of Love. Chen Xin serves as the art director of the series, while Huang Wei is in charge of costume design.
Release status
The series was expected to air on Tencent Video in April 2021, with 50 episodes. The show's broadcast schedule has not been determined, however, due to a 2021 order from the National Radio and Television Administration.
