Starring Meng Meiqi! The first poster of the movie version of "Zhu Xian" directed by Cheng Xiaodong was released

Today, the film version of "Zhu Xian" directed by Hong Kong legendary martial arts instructor and director Cheng Xiaodong officially wrapped up and released the first batch of posters. The film stars Xiao Zhan, Li Qin, Meng Meiqi, with Tang Yixin making a special appearance. The film version of "Zhu Xian" is now scheduled to be released this summer on August 8.

The movie "Zhu Xian" is adapted from Xiao Ding's classic novel of the same name "Zhu Xian". It tells the story of an ordinary boy Zhang Xiaofan who joined the Qingyun Sect after the Cao Miao Village tragedy, and by chance obtained the magic weapon Fire Stick, thus being involved in the secret struggle between good and evil.

Meng Meiqi, a new artist and member of Rocket Girls 101 who plays Biyao, laughed and said about the shoot: "It's my first time to challenge wire suspension, and it's a very fresh attempt for me." In addition, Tang Yixin, as the special guest star, also has a close relationship with the IP of "Zhu Xian". She played the role of Tian Ling'er in the drama version of "Zhu Xian". She played the role again a few years later, which not only evoked nostalgia, but also gave people new expectations.

The film insists on using a lot of real-life shooting. In order to create a more realistic sense of presence, the crew worked tirelessly and traveled to Beijing Huairou, Miyun, Sichuan, Henan, Hebei and other places across the country to shoot scenes. From Yunmeng Fairyland, Shengquan Mountain Flower Sea to the snow-capped mountains at an altitude of 2,500 meters, the entire shooting process took 88 days. In order to pursue a more realistic visual experience, the crew also invited four artificially trained monkeys to take turns to play the three-eyed monkey, Zhang Xiaofan's partner in the film. Director Cheng Xiaodong said frankly: "Although choosing real-life shooting is hard, the effect is better than green screen, and it can also make the actors' state more natural."

The movie version of "Zhu Xian" directed by Cheng Xiaodong and starring Xiao Zhan, Li Qin and Meng Meiqi will be released in major theaters across the country on August 8, 2019.