Protagonist and former TV personality who faces a career blackball following a viral scandal, ultimately deciding to direct and star in a low-budget indie film about an alien superhero.
Da Peng directs Du Xiaoxiao, transitioning from a forced casting arrangement to a collaborative partnership.
Liu Yan serves as Da Peng's closest confidant and emotional anchor during his career crisis.
Deng Chao unknowingly contributes to the film as a secretly recorded cameo performer.
Yue Yunpeng is captured on camera by Da Peng to fulfill a role in the unauthorized production.
Jean-Claude Van Damme fulfills a childhood idol role for Da Peng while supporting the final cut.
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