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She’s Got No Name: Li Xian and Zhang Ziyi to Co-Star in the Movie

Li Xian and Zhang Ziyi to Co-Star in She’s Got No Name
Zhang Ziyi vs. Li Xian? Buckle Up for This Psychological Crime Thriller

Hold onto your popcorn, folks—Li Xian's stepping into some seriously dark shoes this year. The usually clean-cut star is trading in his nice-guy image for something a whole lot grittier. For the first time in his 13-year career, he’s playing the actual villain in a heavy-duty historical crime flick, She’s Got No Name (酱园弄), and we’re honestly gobsmacked by his full-on transformation.

She’s Got No Name: Zhang Ziyi Leads, Li Xian Menaces

Directed by the legendary Peter Chan (yep, Comrades: Almost a Love Story Peter Chan), She’s Got No Name is based on a real-life murder case that rocked 1940s Japanese-occupied Shanghai. The story centres on Zhan Zhoushi (played by Zhang Ziyi in peak form), a seemingly ordinary woman accused of brutally dismembering her husband. Sounds impossible she could’ve done it alone, right? That’s the whole point—and society’s quick to point fingers before facts.

Enter Li Xian as Zhang Baofu, a dodgy gambler and full-time scumbag who leads Zhan’s husband into a pit of debt and disaster. Greedy, reckless, and morally bankrupt, Zhang Baofu basically lights the fuse that ends in blood—and then ends up flattened by a car for his sins. Talk about karma doing the rounds.

Upmedia spilled the beans on Li Xian’s character arc and honestly? It’s wild. The bloke’s nearly unrecognisable: greasy beard, centre-parted mop, scruffy fit and this dead-eyed, spine-chilling glare that’ll haunt you long after the credits roll. The teaser trailer even shows a nail-biting prison van scene between him and Zhang Ziyi. Yeah, this one’s gonna be tense.

🎬 She’s Got No Name hits cinemas in China on 21 June 2025—circle the date, crime thriller fans.

From Baddie to Blossom: Li Xian’s Double Trouble Comeback

But don’t worry if you’re not ready to let go of softboy Li Xian just yet—he’s also returning to telly in In the Name of Blossom (锦绣芳华), the long-awaited sequel to the 2025 hit drama Flourished Peony (国色芳华). And yep, he’s back opposite fan-favourite Yang Zi.

The original Flourished Peony dropped back in January and was a proper smash: 32 episodes of high drama, slow-burn romance, and lush period visuals that had viewers absolutely hooked. And now we’re getting a follow-up, trimmed down to a neat 24 episodes but packing even more emotional heat.

Already, more than one million viewers have pre-subscribed to the sequel—before it’s even aired. That’s mad hype. Plus, Mango TV’s basically cleared its whole summer schedule to give this drama a solo slot. That’s major confidence in the show’s power.

Plot details for In the Name of Blossom are still mostly under wraps, but we’re expecting more slow-building romance, bittersweet choices, and that perfect Li Xian x Yang Zi on-screen chemistry that fans can’t get enough of.

A Year of Two Halves for Li Xian

So yeah, 2025 is shaping up to be a right busy one for Li Xian. On one hand, he’s diving headfirst into villainy, shocking everyone with a dark and dirty role in She’s Got No Name. On the other, he’s blooming again in a wholesome drama sequel that’s already riding a tidal wave of hype.

And we’re loving both sides of it. Whether he’s making us cry in ancient robes or giving us chills in a murder mystery, Li Xian’s proving—loud and clear—that he’s not just a pretty face.

📌 How to Watch

  • She’s Got No Name: Premieres in mainland Chinese cinemas on 21 June 2025. International release dates TBD.

  • In the Name of Blossom: Airing summer 2025 on Mango TV (China) – expect global streaming platforms to follow suit shortly after.

❓FAQs

Q: Is this Li Xian’s first time acting with Zhang Ziyi?
A: Yep, and it’s a big deal—Zhang Ziyi rarely shares the spotlight, but their scenes together look intense.

Q: What genre is She’s Got No Name?
A: Period crime thriller with a psychological twist—think courtroom drama meets murder mystery.

Q: Where can I watch Flourished Peony before the sequel drops?
A: It’s available on Mango TV, with English subs on select international platforms like Viki or YouTube (availability varies).

Q: Any other projects for Li Xian in 2025?
A: None confirmed yet beyond these two, but if She’s Got No Name does well, don’t be surprised to see more gritty roles coming his way.

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