Deng Wei and Ai Mi Star in Bai Yao Pu, Filming Starts August 11, 2026

Kapanlagi.com - Deng Wei and Ai Mi have officially been set as the main cast of the latest iQIYI costume drama titled Bai Yao Pu. This project is adapted from a novel of the same name by Sha Luo Shuang Shu and is directed by Guo Jingming. So far, there is no official English title for its drama version.

Previously, news about the cast of Bai Yao Pu had circulated. This information has now been updated by the iQIYI platform, along with the announcement of the filming ceremony (booting ceremony) scheduled for August 11, 2026.

1. Production Schedule and Filming Location

The production of Bai Yao Pu is scheduled to begin with a shooting ceremony on August 11, 2026. This date marks the start of the main work series on location.

Prior to the latest update, production information mentioned plans for filming in two locations, namely Hengdian and Jiaxing Puyuan. Both areas are known for being frequently used for large-scale costume drama productions.

The planned shooting duration is approximately 130 days. This estimate provides an overview of the production timeline from the first day of shooting to the completion of the filming stage.

2. Novel Adaptation and Story Outline

Bai Yao Pu Novel Poster (credit: iQIYI)

Bai Yao Pu carries the story from the novel by Sha Luo Shuang Shu. The drama version follows the main plot of the original source, focusing on characters intertwined between the human world and the spirit realm.

The center of the story is Tao Yao, a ghost doctor who has the ability to heal both humans and spirits. On her journey, Tao Yao is accompanied by Master Liu, the young monk Mo Ya, and Mo Ya's fox-like follower named Gun Gun.

They navigate a dangerous human world while uncovering various past stories. Encounters with various spirits suffering from illnesses and difficult issues become the thread of the narrative, as Tao Yao helps to heal them while resolving problems that also involve humans. This series of events forms a story about a hundred spirits while revealing different aspects of human life.

3. Deng Wei and Ai Mi: A New Collaboration on Costume Screen

Deng Wei and Ai Mi will appear as the main couple. They have previously collaborated in the drama Xiantai You Shu, but Bai Yao Pu marks their joint project with them both in leading roles.

Deng Wei is known through several popular costume dramas, including Lost You Forever, The Long Ballad, and Love of the Divine Tree. His track record positions him as one of the actors frequently seen in the historical-fantasy genre.

Ai Mi is a young Chinese actress who has participated in several titles, including The Long Ballad, Love Like the Galaxy, and Xue Gu. Her involvement in various productions demonstrates her consistent presence in the period drama realm.

For Bai Yao Pu, the details of the characters to be played by Deng Wei and Ai Mi are still awaiting an official announcement from iQIYI. Role information will be released following production developments.

4. Screening and Number of Episodes

The Bai Yao Pu drama version is recorded to have a plan of 36 episodes. This format will unfold a story divided into several parts according to the plot drawn from its novel.

The screening of Bai Yao Pu will be conducted through the iQIYI platform. More information regarding the release schedule will be announced later.

The official English title for Bai Yao Pu has not been established yet. Meanwhile, iQIYI has updated information regarding the cast as the production phase begins.

(kpl/pit)