Recently, the sitcom "Return to Youth" co-produced by director Yingda and Happy Mahua and produced by Tencent Video has started shooting in Beijing. The show will be exclusively broadcast on the Tencent Video platform. Director Yingda, actors Li Chengru, Cai Ming, Fan Ming and other leading actors were all present. Yingda expressed his expectations in his speech at the opening ceremony, hoping that "Return to Youth" can become a new sitcom that pays tribute to classics and transcends classics.
"Return to Youth" stars well-known actors Li Chengru and Xu Di, and co-stars Cai Ming, Fan Ming, and Liang Tian. The drama continues the usual comedy style of Ying's Comedy and injects the comedy genes of the leading domestic brand Happy Twist. It tells the story of the overbearing old CEO Li Jianguo who moved into Yangliu New Town, a new retirement community, after retiring. From this, a series of "alternative retirement stories" unfolded, including the hilarious daily life of his old friends, as well as the warmth with his family and college student volunteers. Collision, all the old actors show the unknown "naughty" side of the elderly group.
In 1993, the work "I Love My Family" directed by Yingda came out, and sitcoms officially kicked off in China. Yingda was therefore known as the "Father of Sitcoms". Over the past 30 years, more than a hundred excellent works have appeared one after another, bringing laughter to countless audiences.
Among them, classic works that have been loved by generations of audiences such as "Northeast Family" and "Idle Man Sister Ma" were all written by Yingda. Now, Yingda comes out again, teaming up with Happy Twist and Tencent Video to launch "Return to Youth", aiming to surpass his own classic "I Love My Family".
In the 20 years since its establishment, the comedy label Happy Mahua has made frequent appearances on stages such as the Spring Festival Gala, movies, and online dramas, and has achieved great results. It has occupied an important position that cannot be underestimated in the field of domestic comedy. Naturally, this cooperation with director Yingda is also Much attention. In addition to co-production, many Happy Twist actors will also appear in the play to bring wonderful performances to the audience.
Sitcoms have always paid attention to real life. Today, with the arrival of an aging society, this subject matter also appears to be of great social significance. "Return to Youth" will use a relaxed and pleasant form to reflect the current concern of elderly care. Issues and intergenerational communication issues allow both the old and new generations to resonate and create more understanding.
It is reported that "Return to Youth" will be filmed for nearly 2 months and will be officially launched in 2024. Whether it can become another hit of sitcoms is highly anticipated.
