Today’s Big Step for ‘Hundred Demon Spectrum’: Live-Action Drama Officially Begins Filming
August 11, 2026 — Production is officially underway for the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Bai Yao Pu (百妖谱), known in English as Hundred Demon Spectrum (or Manual of Hundred Demons).
This morning, iQIYI held the official opening ceremony (开机) at Puyuan Ancient Town, marking the official start of principal photography for this S+ costume-fantasy series.
Key Production Details
- Start Date: August 11, 2026 (Ceremony held at Puyuan’s 濮驸马第)
- Filming Locations: Hengdian World Studios and Jiaxing Puyuan Ancient Town
- Director: Guo Jingming (My Journey to You, Fangs of Fortune)
- Shooting Schedule: Approximately 130 days (Expected wrap: December 2026)
- Target Release: 2027 on iQIYI
- Lead Cast:
- Deng Wei as Si Kuanglan
- Ai Mi as Tao Yao (the enigmatic spirit doctor)
(Note: This marks Deng Wei and Ai Mi’s second collaboration following ‘Xiantai You Shu’.)
What Is ‘Hundred Demon Spectrum’ About?
Adapted from Sha Luo Shuang Shu’s popular novel—which also inspired Bilibili’s hit multi-season donghua—Hundred Demon Spectrum follows Tao Yao, a spirit doctor who treats supernatural creatures standard human medicine cannot heal.
As she travels the human realm searching for the lost Hundred Demon Spectrum scroll alongside a young monk and supernatural companions, each case unravels poignant tales of human obsession, sacrifice, regret, and love.
Why Fans Are Excited
With an S+ budget and director Guo Jingming leading the creative direction, expectations are high for a visually striking, moody, and lore-rich fantasy world. Local fan support was already evident on the ground at the Puyuan filming sites today.
More official stills, full cast reveals, and teaser trailers will drop as production progresses over the coming months.
