The budget for the TV series "You Who Came from the Stars" is very substantial, with Qi Hao and An Feng both participating for no pay.

A budget of one million per episode gives plenty of room to play.

Plus, Qi Hao's status in the entertainment industry can attract numerous top stars for cameos.

The lineup is one of the most high-end projects in recent years.

This "You Who Came from the Stars" has garnered attention even before filming, destined to become a hot drama showcasing another side of the entertainment industry.

The filming locations are also easy to choose.

It's a modern drama.

As long as you're willing to spend money, you can make it as high-end as you want.

The protagonists' home is set in a luxury apartment, with particularly upscale interior decor, belonging to one of Gao Yang's properties.

He left a small flat for himself and Gao Yang.

So it was borrowed for filming.

This is mainly for shooting home scenes.

In fact, many wealthy people do not live in courtyard houses or villas; most live in apartments, which are more convenient and safer.

Another primary location is the school.

There are many schools in the capital, both good and bad; if willing to pay, many schools are happy to provide venues, and even if unwilling to pay, there are quite a few vocational schools open to negotiation.

No matter how unknown the school is, once it's the filming location of Qi Hao and An Feng's series, it will instantly shoot to fame.

Enrollment won't be a problem then.

If the series captures the campus beautifully, the admission scores might need upward adjustment.

Qi Hao and An Feng discussed and finally decided to set the filming location at Beijing Film Academy.

The academy naturally wouldn't refuse.

For them, if you succeed, you're their proudest student; if you fail, they'll erase you, firmly believing it's not their fault.

An Feng has reached this point today, undoubtedly among the best students.

Previously, the best student, at least in the acting department, was Zhao Yanzi.

The show "Princess" directly shot her to the top.

Later on...it seemed there weren't any more notable works.

Zhao Yanzi has always been Beijing Film Academy's pride, not only attending undergraduate but also entering the graduate school in '07, becoming Tian Zhuangzhuang's student.

However, she doesn't seem to have graduated yet.

Now, the academy is not promoting her at all.

With the efforts of Zhanqi Laiden and others, Zhao Yanzi has been implicitly blacklisted.

No one approaches her for roles anymore.

She originally wanted to make a film herself.

Seeing the box office successes of Qi Hao's romance films, she was inspired to direct something called "To Youth."

This marks her transition from acting to directing.

Many stars who've encountered issues do this — either become directors or investors.

Wealthy people have a high risk tolerance.

As long as they have money, no matter how dire their situation, they can live comfortably, unlike their fanbase, who sympathize with their idols while eating instant noodles.

However, something unexpected happened.

That project was rejected.

Failed to get approval!

It's difficult for films to pass scrutiny, mainly during final edits, less at the project approval stage.

Especially for films like this romance movie.

The outright rejection was extremely bizarre.

Clearly, although officials haven't publicly denounced Zhao Yanzi, their attitude toward her is evidently negative.

Whether it's acting or directing, don't expect to earn your living with this film.

Being a director doesn't work either.

As for investing, she might need to personally try it to find out.

It's heard that Zhao Yanzi has now moved to finance.

Stock market speculations are easier to manipulate.

Moreover, investors don't care if you're a traitor.

Beijing Film Academy used to showcase Zhao Yanzi everywhere, practically making her their princess.

Now with Qi Hao returning to the academy, there's no sign of any information about Zhao Yanzi.

"You Who Came from the Stars" held its opening ceremony at Beijing Film Academy.

Qi Hao didn't flamboyantly invite heaps of guests for support but quietly invited only the actors of the drama.

The series has a decent number of actors, aside from Qi Hao and An Feng as the lead male and female.

The second male lead is played by Luo Jin.

Luo Jin is An Feng's college classmate.

However, he landed this second male lead role through auditions, with no backdoor dealings.

The second female lead is Tang Yan.

Having collaborated with Qi Hao in the past, she auditioned for this role, earning it through her effort.

There were quite a few contenders for this role, even Huang Xiaoming was vying for it with Beibi.

He hoped Beibi would play the second female lead.

This opportunity was too enticing for Beibi, who was eager to establish her footing in Inner Entertainment.

Unfortunately, Qi Hao wasn't fond of her.

He ultimately declined by stating the role had already been decided.

Tang Yan's acting skills...

Her urban drama image is at least decent.

And her looks are superior to Beibi's.

Moreover, she really applies herself when it comes to filming.

During their collaboration on "Chinese Paladin 3," Qi Hao was quite impressed by her.

Then there's the third male lead, Wang Qianyuan.

He's a major antagonist, wreaking havoc throughout the show.

In fact, Wang Qianyuan has now ascended in status, bagged the Best Actor award, has immaculate acting skills, and typically lands leading roles.

Fortunately, he doesn't shy away from playing villains.

He even seems to enjoy the process of being a villain, so he joined this drama enthusiastically.

His Best Actor title came thanks to Qi Hao's support; it's about knowing gratitude.

Of course, acquiring resources from Qi Hao is also a genuine desire.

These days, Best Actor and Best Actress aren't rare; several appear every year, accumulating to nearly or over a hundred over the years.

Additionally, there are several important roles.

For instance, Li Jianyi portrays Qi Hao's old friend, who in the show had his life saved by Qi Hao forty years ago and became a top lawyer with Qi Hao's help, assisting the unaging alien Qi Hao in faking death certificates and transferring assets.

Li Jianyi is considered a seasoned actor.

He played Chen Gong, Cao Cao's ideal in the old "Three Kingdoms," Wu Liangfu, a silver-haired Chief Eunuch in the Deng Zhao-led "Young Emperor," and a eunuch Cao Zhengchun in "Number One in the World."

An Feng's mother is portrayed by Tao Huimin.

Initially, they wanted Ms. Liu for a cameo, but the character's scenes were somewhat heavy with demanding acting; plus, Ms. Liu wasn't too interested in acting, so they hired externally.

Tao Huimin, in her youth, was hailed as the first beauty of Jiangnan.

Such a person convincingly plays a mother.

Most would feel pressured to play An Feng's mother.

Tao Huimin's early career also saw her as lead roles.

Now slightly older, her range narrowed down; most actresses might find a wealthy spouse to marry and gradually fade from the limelight.

Tao Huimin's partner is an ordinary person.

And as her lead role offers decreased, she naturally started taking mother roles.

She portrayed a single mother in the drama "Clothing the World," a poverty-stricken mother Wan Hongxia in "Accidentally Falling for You," and the mother Hao Xingyu of sisters Anqi and Anna in the urban drama "Symphony of Fate."

She's almost become a 'mother specialist' on screens of all sizes, dubbed "the most beautiful mother."

Seeking a "mother" for An Feng, casting directors decisively invited her.

Actually, the most challenging role to cast was young An Feng.

Or rather, not exactly a child.

This role essentially breaks into two: a girl Qi Hao, the alien, saves upon arrival.

Another is the juvenile form of the female lead — this stage can't be played by An Feng herself, especially since Qi Hao asks An Feng with a photo, "Where's this girl?"

If the same actress plays both, audiences might question if there's something wrong with Qi Hao's eyesight.

But this girl shouldn't be too unattractive.

If a too homely young actress is chosen, growing up to resemble An Feng would seem impossible without plastic surgery.

Plastic surgery even poses challenges.

In today's entertainment industry, people undergo numerous transformations, but no one aims to achieve An Feng's look.

Because doctors refuse similar cases.

This actress can't be too young, given Qi Hao establishes a certain emotional bond with the girl right after arriving.

Ideally, someone around sixteen years old.

Under these circumstances, Zhao Jinmai isn't quite suitable.

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