There is new movement with the casting of Tencent period C-drama The One (剑来 Jian Lai or Sword Comes), which is good because it means Tencent is actively trying to kick off production for this rather than just noodling around. The new female lead rumored is C-actress Zhang Xue Ying, who I know the name and her face is familiar … Continue reading →
This C-drama in planning as been jumping around C-ent for over a year with potential top level male leads and start dates but it seems like it is finally locking down to get started. Period wuxia C-drama The One (adapted from the novel Sword Comes or Sword of Coming 剑来) will be headlining Wu Lei as the male lead in … Continue reading →
This is only the second time in two years I’ve seen industry casting talk put C-actor Wu Lei with an upcoming drama so even if it doesn’t come to fruition it still piques my interest majorly. C-ent is saying Youku will provide the drama adaptation of The Path Towards Heaven (Da Dao Chao Tian 大道朝天) from the same novel writer … Continue reading →
So this is a big C-drama that has been in talks and prep for over a year. Late in 2023 it was rumored that Wu Lei would be the male lead of period drama Shi Jin (什锦) adapted from the same name novel. Then a few weeks later there was buzz that the male lead had changed from Wu Lei … Continue reading →
So C-actor Wu Lei has been veeeeeery picky with his projects, beyond wanting to do more movies rather than dramas, he’d rather enjoy life and all his hobbies than work nonstop. For a child actor turned successful adult actor, this balance is really good for his mental wellbeing but not clear if it’s going to keep him from leveling up … Continue reading →
I’ll take any dose of C-actor Wu Lei even if it’s not in any upcoming C-dramas. This month he was pictures attending fashion events in Milan and also at the Shanghai International Film Festival back home, all sporting a new haircut that I’m divided about. I think he still looks good but the hair has too much messiness around the … Continue reading →
With C-drama Amidst a Snowstorm of Love with Wu Lei and Zhao Jin Mai, I feel like a mom who should be having fun watching their kid compete in a game but instead I zoned out but will perk up to clap loudly should he/she win the match kind of situation. The modern sports themed romance C-drama just wrapped its … Continue reading →
Mark your calendars folks as Amidst a Snowstorm of Love is blowing our way on February 2nd in less than two days. The modern romance drama set in the world of competitive billiards (pool and snooker) stars Wu Lei and Zhao Jin Mai in a fresh visual pairing with also strong acting talents. It may also be Wu Lei’s last … Continue reading →
The first big C-ent party of 2024 was this weekend with the 2023 Weibo Night celebration that brought out nearly all the popular stars in the industry. Yang Zi and Zhu Yi Long took home the top awards Weibo Queen and King but it’s a popularity award of course. The rest of the awards all fete the stars with notable … Continue reading →
This week Tencent held its own 2023 Tencent Video All Star Awards to celebrate the actors and actresses who did a Tencent project this year. It’s like the network drama years in South Korea so all attendees are there basically known he/she will get an award. And there were a lot of awards with very creative names so recipients could … Continue reading →
This week the C-drama Amidst a Snowstorm of Love got its airing permit with 32-episodes scheduled, a cut down from the original 40 filmed. The word on the street is that this drama may be one of those sudden airings on Tencent especially as winter arrives the the whole backdrop of the overseas scenes was filmed in the dead of … Continue reading →
Being consciously aware and making proactive decisions about one’s career is a good thing but always be mindful that if it doesn’t work then make adjustments. C-ent is reporting that young actor Wu Lei has decided to focus solely in film and movies for the time being and is not even open to reading drama scripts or meeting with drama … Continue reading →
So Wu Lei has been in the industry for nearly 20 years as a baby baby child actor and has been managing his career so well with nary a scandal and plenty of praise for his hard working attitude and healthy sporty big boy image. Recently his dating life is back in the news as he was attending an event … Continue reading →
