LayarHijau – The modern romantic drama I Live in Your Time officially commenced filming on February 13, 2026. After a long run of rumors, the project has finally confirmed Zhang Ruonan and Wang Anyu as its lead actors.
Photos and videos of the pair on set have circulated widely on Weibo. In the clips, they are seen filming scenes set against a modern city backdrop. Their on-screen chemistry immediately drew positive reactions from fans.
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#ZhangRuonan at the Filming Location of #ILiveInYourTime
The filming starts today. pic.twitter.com/vk2jtbcnOa— Layar Hijau (@layar_hijau) February 13, 2026
Sohu Entertainment News also shared the news, highlighting the start of production and the introduction of the new on-screen couple.
#WangAnyu at the filming location of #ILiveInYourTime
The filming starts today pic.twitter.com/zrCuwYo5UI— Layar Hijau (@layar_hijau) February 13, 2026
Meanwhile, Sina Entertainment News revealed more production details. The drama is produced by Huace Media and directed by Huang Tianren. It is an adaptation of Bei Qing’s novel of the same name. Sina also described the story’s concept, portraying it as a tale that brings together a film producer and a clock restorer at the Palace Museum.
#ZhangRuonan and #WangAnyu at the filming location of #ILiveInYourTime pic.twitter.com/DlrHEu9nhS
— Layar Hijau (@layar_hijau) February 13, 2026
Timeline of Rumors
The drama is based on the novel 想把你和时间藏起来 (I Want to Hide You and Time). When the project first appeared in industry reports, initial rumors suggested Qu You Ning as the director.
In those early reports, Li Xian was named as a potential male lead, while Zhang Ruonan was linked as a candidate for the female lead. Li Xian gained popularity through his role in a Qu You Ning-directed drama, Go Go Squid!, while Zhang Ruonan rose to fame following The First Frost, also directed by Qu You Ning. Rumors claimed that Qu You Ning planned to pair the two stars again because of their prior successful collaborations.
Over time, Li Xian’s name disappeared from subsequent reports. Wang Anyu emerged as a new candidate for the male lead, and the speculation intensified in early 2026 when mid-February filming schedules leaked.
However, production changes occurred. Qu You Ning was no longer attached to the project, and Huang Tianren took over as director. Following this news, rumors circulated that Zhang Ruonan considered withdrawing from the project due to the director change, though no official confirmation was ever provided.
Ultimately, official announcements confirmed the final lineup: the drama is produced by Huace Media, directed by Huang Tianren, and stars Zhang Ruonan and Wang Anyu. With filming beginning on February 13, 2026, all previous speculation has been resolved.
Brief Synopsis
Adapted from 想把你和时间藏起来 (I Want to Hide You and Time), the drama tells the story of two main characters reuniting after five years apart. The plot follows a film producer and a clock restorer at the Palace Museum.
Time has altered their lives and career paths, but old feelings resurface when they meet again in a professional setting.
