Wu Cheng'en and Journey to the West is a TV series adaptation of the novel Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en. It is a story about Wu Cheng'en and his inspiration for writing the novel while following the legend itself. It consists of a total of 45 episodes shot in high definition, each 45 minutes long and containing 10 minutes of 3-D effects. The original main cast of Journey to the West was recruited: Liu Xiao Ling Tong, Chi Chongrui and Ma Dehua. Sha Wujing was played by Liu Dagang as the original actor, Yan Huaili, died in April 2009. Liu Xiao Ling Tong simultaneously played Wu Cheng'en and the Monkey King. It was broadcast by Shandong Qilu TV in July 2010.