Monday, 13 January 2020

Douluo Continent

Drama: Douluo Continent
Chinese Title: 斗罗大陆 / Dou Luo Da Lu
Broadcast Network: CCTV-8
Broadcast Website: Tencent

Broadcast Date: February 5, 2021

Air Time: Daily 12:30 (1 ep), (2 eps) for VIP starting Feb 7 (See Viewing Calendar)
Genre: Historical, Xuanhuan
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 40
Director: Yang Zhenyu
Creative Director: Zhang Xiaojing
Screenwriter: Wang Juan, Tang Jia San Shao
Cinematographer: Zhuang Yan
Production Company: NCM Television, Tencent Penguin Pictures
Production Date: 2019
Producer: Yu Wanqin
Origin: China
Related: Douluo Continent 2: The Land of Warriors
Source: Adapted from a novel of the same name by Tang Jia San Shao
Action Choreography: Qin Pengfei

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

It tells the story of Tang San who overcomes many difficulties to protect his loved ones, bring honor to his sect, help his country and become the strongest and bravest soul master.

Having lost his mother, Tang San (Xiao Zhan) and his father depended on each other to survive. Because he had to bear heavy burdens since childhood, Tang San grew up meticulous and mature for his age. Tang San awakened his powers when he was six years old and was sent to an academy for training. He becomes a disciple of Yu Xiao Gang and promises to always look after and protect the orphaned Xiao Wu (Wu Xuanyi) as her older brother. To improve their soul power, Yu Xiao Gang sends them to the Shrek Academy where together with five other geniuses, they come to form the Shrek Seven Devils.

As they gain fame, conflicts arise between the Shrek Seven Devils and students from other academies. The young heroes unintentionally become involved in the fight for imperial power between first prince Xue Qinghe and fourth prince Xue Beng. Meanwhile, Tang San discovers the culprit that murdered his mother and their secret plot to destroy the nations. To prevent them from succeeding, Tang San gathers up allies to fight a difficult war.

Fun Facts

Filming began on December 27, 2018 with only the crew members at the boot ceremony.
Xiao Zhan and Wu Xuanyi were announced as the leads in December 2019.
The first poster released indicated that the title is "Douluo Continent Season One."
It is Rocket Girls member Wu Xuanyi's drama debut.
It is based on a transmigration novel. The novel has spawned different adaptations such as manhua and donghua.
The first trailer was released on October 2020 at the Tencent industry event.
The Feb. 5 release date was suddenly announced hours before the premiere with the show securing a television broadcast on CCTV-8.

Cast

	Xiao Zhan as Tang San
	Betty Wu Xuanyi as Xiao Wu
	Calvin Chen Yiru as Yu Xiaogang
	Qiu Xinzhi as Lan De
	Kenny Bee as Tang Hao
	Gao Taiyu as Dai Mubai
	Zhu Zhu as Bi Bidong
	Huang Cancan as Hu Liena
	Liu Meitong as Zhu Zhuqing
	Liu Runnan as Ao Sika
	Ding Xiaoying as Ning Rongrong
	Ao Ziyi as Ma Hongjun