iQIYI Original Film Adaptation of Jin Yong’s Masterpiece ‘Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain’ Starts Filming1 min read
Reading Time: < 1 minuteiQIYI, Inc. (“iQIYI” or the “Company”), an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, is pleased to announce that its original film Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain, adapted from the classic novel and IP of the same name by renowned Chinese writer Jin Yong (Louis Cha), began filming in Hengdian World Studios on January 3, 2021.
Jin Yong, the pen name of Louis Cha, was one of the most widely read Chinese-language authors of the 20th century. His epic novels have been treasured by generations of Chinese readers and inspired countless film, television and video game adaptations.
Produced by iQIYI and supervised by acclaimed director Lu Yang, the film tells the story of the talented young swordsman Hu Fei avenging his father’s death as he goes undercover among the gang of Eight Villains. The film is scheduled for release in 2021.
Image Credit: Jin Yong
