''The Wolf'' () is a 2020 Chinese television series starring

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, Li Qin,

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, and Lin Yo-wei. It was aired on

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, iQiyi, and

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on November 19, 2020.

Synopsis

Ma Zhaixing, the daughter of Kuizhou city governor Ma Ying, met a kind-hearted teenage boy who grew up in the mountain forest. When the teenage boy saved a young wolf, he was implicated in a murder and was hunted down, falling off a cliff. He was adopted as a son by Chu Kui, (the emperor of Yang empire) and given the title of Prince Bo. Eight years later, Prince Bo encountered Ma Zhaixing by chance. He liked the wisdom and bravery of Ma Zhaixing. Ma Zhaixing also found that although Prince Bo was in a high status, he still retains his natural kindness and sense of justice. With the support of Ma Zhaixing, Prince Bo opposed harsh governance, helped civilians, supported justice, and prevented brothers from fighting. After going through many trials and tribulations, the two finally had their own happiness.

Cast

Main

as Chu Youwen **Prince Bo, Chu Kui's adoptive son. * Li Qin as Ma Zhaixing ** Daughter of Kuizhou city governor. *

as Ji Chong/Li Ju Yao ** A bounty hunter whose actual identity is the 2nd Prince of Jin. *

as Yao Ji ** A killer under Chu Kui who is adept at using poison. *

as Yelü Baona ** A Khitan princess. * Lin Yo-wei as Chu Yougui ** The second son of Chu Kui.

Supporting

* Ding Yongdai as Chu Kui ** Historical prototype:

Zhu Wen Emperor Taizu of Later Liang (), personal name Zhu Quanzhong () (December 5, 852 – July 18, 912), né Zhu Wen (), name later changed to Zhu Huang (), nickname Zhu San (朱三, literally, "the third Zhu"), was a Chinese military general, mona ...

**King of Yang kingdom * Yan Shikui as Ma Ying ** Governor of Kuizhou city * Zang Hongna as Ma Jing ** Descendant of a general * Wang Jiayi as

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** The fourth son of Chu Kui * Ma Dongchen as Mo Xiao ** Prince Bo's guard, the leader of the Night Fury. * Zhang Xin as Wen Yan ** Prince Bo's guard, a warrior of Night Fury. * Zhao Cuiwei as Hai Die ** A warrior of Night Fury. * Shi Liang as

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** King of Jin kingdom * Gong Zhengnan as

Li Jiji Li Jiji (李繼岌) (died May 28, 926''Zizhi Tongjian'', vol. 275.Academia Sinicabr>Chinese-Western Calendar Converter), formally the Prince of Wei (魏王), nickname Hege (和哥), was an imperial prince of the Chinese Five Dynasties and Ten Kin ...

** The first son of Li Cunxu.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack album ''The Wolf Original Television Series Soundtrack'' was digitally released on November 22, 2020 at NetEast Music and Migu Music in mainland China. The album was divided into two parts, only "Part 1" needs to be paid, "Part 2" is free listening and free download. On December 24, 2020, the album was officially released worldwide.

Production

The series was filmed in various locations in China from April to September 2017. They stayed at

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and Xiangshan Film and Television Town in

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References

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