So the “special role” or “special appearance” billing in C-dramas has worked well to bring in a big name for a role with perhaps less screen time but very vital to the plot. In recent dramas that come to mind it was Wallace Huo in The Tale of Rose and Tan Jian Ci in Lost You Forever. So for the female lead centric Tree of Life (English title Born to be Live) starring Yang Zi, word is that Hu Ge remains interested in doing the drama because it’s centered around environmental sustainability and conservation which is a subject he’s very keen on. But his role is likely a special appearance in a unique role, and some of the other young actors floated for the drama male lead remain in talks as well. The drama is slated to kick off filming soon and lines up with Yang Zi’s schedule as she just wrapped Flourished Peony with Li Xian.