Winner Is King

Winner Is King (Chinese: 杀破狼; pinyin: Shā Pò Láng) is an upcoming Chinese television series based on the BL historical novel Sha Po Lang by Priest starring Tan Jianci, Chen Zheyuan, Li Hongyi and Sun Anke.[1] The series is expected to air on Tencent Video with 45 episodes.

Winner Is King
Traditional殺破狼
Simplified杀破狼
MandarinShā Pò Láng
GenreHistorical
Political
Adventure
Based onSha Po Lang by Priest
Directed byZhou Yuanzhou
StarringTan Jianci
Chen Zheyuan
Li Hongyi
Sun Anke
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes45
Production
ProducersQi Shuai
Ma Zhongjun
Han Hao
Production locationsXiangshan Film and Television Town
Hengdian World Studios
Production companiesTencent Penguin Pictures
Ciwen Media
Yi De Culture
Wit & Key
Release
Original networkTencent Video

Synopsis

Set in an era of political upheaval, border town youth Changgeng is saved from a pack of wolves by Shen Shiliu, who takes him in as a godson. When nomadic tribes invade the kingdom, Changgeng discovers his true identity to be the fourth prince, and that Shen Shiliu is in fact commander Gu Yun. Gu Yun takes Changgeng back to the capital on imperial decree, and the two must now defend their kingdom from enemies within and outside the kingdom.[2]

Cast

Production

In December 2019, Ciwen Media announced that the script has already been completed. It would retain the elements of steampunk in the novel, such as Mecha, giant kites and Heavy iron.[2] The series began filming in Xiangshan Film and Television Town in July 2020. It is directed by Zhou Yuanzhou, who also directed the 2018 series Guardian.

References
  1. "《杀破狼》官宣阵容 檀健次陈哲远演绎侠义少年". Ynet (in Chinese). July 2, 2020.
  2. "檀健次陈哲远主演古装剧《杀破狼》，改编自同名小说". Sina (in Chinese). July 2, 2020.
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