The suspense drama - Gate of Rebirth: The Origin - is officially announced to start filming today

The recent hit - Gate of Rebirth: Origin - has dominated the screen on various platforms. The plot is quite reversal and twists and turns. Whether it is the appearance, acting skills, or plot, it can quickly and accurately attract the attention of the audience.Today we will discuss some of the doubts that netizens have about the suspense drama - Gate of Rebirth: Origin - which was officially announced to be released today.

The suspense drama - Gate of Rebirth: Origin - officially launched in Chengdu on December 10, 2025, starring Wu Jinyan and Xiao Shunyao, entering the world of thieves from a female perspective, opening a new chapter in the "Rebirth Series" IP.

Start time and location: Shooting will start in Chengdu on December 10, 2025. The shooting period will be 70 days. It is planned to be completed in February 2026.

Starring cast:

Wu Jinyan plays the heroine Zhou Yan - the "first female snitch" who was imprisoned for stealing the treasure "Earl's Heart". After being released from prison, she was forced to return to the world of thieves to protect her family.

Xiao Shunyao plays the male protagonist Wei Zhan - the genius heir to a family of thieves. The key words of the character are "use justice as a shield and truth as a blade".

Supporting roles include Shang Xinyue (playing Zhou Yu), Liu Guancheng, etc.

Behind the scenes team: jointly produced by Youku and Dunqi Studio, chief producer Dunqi (core producer of “Rebirth series”), director Gao Bingquan (representative work - The Untold Story-), screenwriters Zhang Jinke and Li Fangjiao.

The main line of the story: revolves around Zhou Yan being imprisoned for a theft five years ago and being involved in a new conspiracy after being released from prison. The secrets of the thief family are revealed through the clues of the “genius young heir”, integrating family redemption and the game of rivers and lakes.

IP connection: As a derivative of "The Gate of Rebirth" (starring Zhang Yi and Wang Junkai in 2022), it is not a direct sequel, but it shares the “theft suspense” world view and focuses on the narrative from a female perspective.

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