Beijing – China’s Mei Tian Mei Yu (Mei Tian) and H& R Century TV (H&R), in conjunction with Metan Development Group (Metan), Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) and the creative team behind the TV series Gossip Girl, have come together to develop a modern new teen drama series (30x60min) set in China.

Instrumental in bringing the parties together, Metan together with WBITVP, will provide development and production consultation on the project.

Set to debut to Mandarin-speaking audiences in November this year, the series is about the lives of the students at the prestigious Shanghai International University. Each week, the main characters’ trust, love and friendship are tested, with all the behind-the-scenes tales recorded in a blog.

Production begins in June and a nationwide casting search will begin later this month. Chinese actress Yang Mi (Palace) will have a recurring role on the series.