Ross Butler is all set to star in "Loveboat Taipei". Image Source: Entertainment Weekly
Ross Butler, who starred in 13 Reasons Why, is prepared to make the audience fall in love with his forthcoming summer love story, 'Love boat Taipei,' in which he will star alongside Ashley Liao. ACE Entertainment and 1 Productions Film Co. are directing the film, which will begin shooting in Taipei later this month.
Ross Butler took to his social media to announce the news to his fans, as he wrote on his Instagram, "Here we go! I am very excited to announce my next project, which also happens to be my first venture into producing! I also [can not] wait for you to meet the charismatic @ashleyjliaowho I will be playing opposite in this hilarious romantic adventure. In the end, what drives me the most knows that we are all still here working hard to unearth and redefine the Asian American identity. I'm proud that we were able to bring on @chelseatzhang@nicothedufferand many others to help tell this uniquely Asian American story written by @abigailhingwen."
'Love boat Taipei' is based on Abigail Hing Wen's New York Times best-selling novel of the same name. It will be directed by Arvin Chen, and Ross Butler and Abigail Hing Wen will serve as executive producers.
Ashley Liao's character, Ever Wong, has her summer turned upside down when her parents surprise her with a trip to Taipei for a cultural immersion program. While Ever wants to spend her summer working toward her passion, dance, she is taken aback when she realizes she hasn't signed up for schoolwork or history classes, but for a summer-long free-for-all known as "Love boat" by the locals and other students.
It swiftly lives up to its name when Ever must choose between two handsome but opposed boys vying for her attention, while also mustering the resolve to reject her parents' lofty expectations and pursue her genuine passion: dance.
Ross Butler will play Rick Woo, a dashing young man nicknamed 'Boy Wonder'by the besotted Ever. Rick is a well-known athletic and academic prodigy who has yet to meet his match... until he meets her.
The story of Love boat, Taipei is inspired by author Abigail Hing Wen's own experience as a teenager on the Love boat program. HarperTeen, a HarperCollins children's book subsidiary, released the New York Times Bestselling novel in January 2020. Sharing her thoughts on her novel being adapted into a film, Abigail Hing Wen said, "These past few months have been a dream to watch this cast fill out. I’m thrilled to have the incredibly talented Ashley and Ross take the lead in bringing Ever and Rick from the pages of my story to the screen, and to have Chelsea and Nico on board as well. I can’t wait to see sparks fly as these four pal around Taipei, and for everyone to meet the amazing ensemble and magic still to come. "
Nico Hiraga and Chelsea Zhang are reportedly rumored to be joining the cast of Love boat Taipei, with Nico Hiraga playing Xavier Yeh, a free-spirited heir to an international tech business who is more interested in making art than making millions, until he falls forever. Chelsea Zhang plays Sophie, Ever's a self-assured and astute best friend at Love boat, who joins her on an incredible summer of adventure, love, heartbreak, and development.
Ashley Liao has been in Apple TV+'s Physical and Netflix's Fuller House, among other shows, and has appeared as a guest star in NCIS: Los Angeles, Speechless, Fresh Off the Boat, and other shows. She's appeared in several films, including Secret Society of Second Born Royals and Always Be My Maybe. In her social media post, Ashley Liao wrote, "The role of a lifetime! A huge thank you to my team, @laurajquinn, @ucla, my parents, my best friends, and to my lover. Above all, I'd like to thank the team at @the.ace.entertainment for entrusting me with the role of Ever. Would not be here without you. "
Ross Butler who made his debut at the age of 21, will next be seen in the Castille Landon film Perfect Addiction, as well as the Netflix series Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas and Lions gate Television's Swimming with Sharks, in which he reprises his role as Super Hero Eugene. Ross Butler has also featured in K.C. Undercover, Riverdale, Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, and other TV shows earlier. Raya and the Last Dragon, two To All the Boys films (Always and Forever and P.S. I Still Love You), and other films have included him. The actor has appeared in music videos including ‘Waste It On Me by Steve Aoki feat. BTS, "Juice WRLD feat. Benny Blanco’s Graduation," and "Kane Brown’s One Mississippi."
Nico Hiraga will appear in Michael Lewen's love film, Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between, Universal Pictures' Rosaline, and Amazon's The Power, among other projects. In Olivia Wilde's 2019 comedy Booksmart, the actor had breakout roles in Moxie, Godspeed, and Skate Kitchen, as well as HBO's Ballers. He has also acted in North Hollywood, Moxie, Godspeed, and Skate Kitchen.
Chelsea Zhang has acted in films such as The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, as well as on television in HBO's Max's Titans, where she plays Rose Wilson, Netflix's Daybreak, and Disney Channel's Andi Mack.
As for the release date for ‘Love boat Taipei’, the details are kept under the warp to keep the audience’s excitement for the movie alive and at its highest. We will keep you updated with the information related to the movie.
Actress Ashley Liao is represented by Innovative Artists, Semler Entertainment, and Skrzyniarz and Mallean whereas actor, Ross Butler is represented by UTA and Ziffren Brittenham. Talking about Nico Hiraga, he is represented by WME, Wonder Street, and Myman Greenspan Fox; and Chelsea Zhang is represented by Innovative Artists and Monster Talent Management.
