A Zhu Yilong series shelved for 14 years is finally coming to Chinese TV
A historical drama featuring Chinese actor Zhu Yilong, filmed when he was in his early twenties, is finally coming to Chinese television. Wencheng Chuanqi (文成传奇), originally titled Wang Yangming, premieres on November 17 on Guizhou TV, with new episodes every evening at 7.35 pm. The series runs for 38 episodes.
The drama follows the life of Wang Yangming, the Ming dynasty philosopher, played by Lu Jianmin. The cast also includes the late Hong Kong actress Kathy Chow. Zhu does not play the lead. He appears as the Zhengde Emperor, Zhu Houzhao, a role he took on shortly after graduating from the Beijing Film Academy.
According to Chinese media, the series waited around 14 years for a domestic broadcast, and its title was officially changed to Wencheng Chuanqi in 2025. No official reason has been given for the delay. The choice of Guizhou TV is not accidental. Wang Yangming reached his best-known philosophical insight in Longchang, in Guizhou province, so the story returns to the place where it is set.
Zhu Yilong is known for series such as Guardian, The Story of Minglan and The Rebel, and in recent years has worked mostly in film. Earlier this week he was at the Golden Rooster Awards in Xiamen, where he presented the Best Actor prize.
Comments