Recently, fans have started to wonder whether actor Zhai Zilu is quietly becoming a breakout star. With more and more roles coming his way, he’s been dubbed the classic example of someone who’s “getting big without making noise.”
Zhai Zilu is well-liked by streaming platforms—he has a clean-cut image, solid acting skills, and is known for being easy to work with, with no obsession over screen time or ranking. His reputation in the industry is positive.
Among his current projects, the most anticipated is the drama The Protagonist (主角). Though there were early rumors he might star alongside Zhou Ye in Red Dancing Shoes (红舞鞋), it has since been confirmed that he won’t be joining that production.
Instead, he’ll first begin filming the suspense drama Jingcheng Qitan (京城奇探), and later take on a role in Fifteen Days in the Two Capitals (两京十五日).
With his career progressing steadily, Zhai Zilu is clearly an actor to watch in the coming years.
