A Study on the Adaptation of Ancient Deity and Demonism Novel Characters in Film and Television: Taking the Character Ne Zha in Creation of The Gods as an Example

Yilin Guo

doi:10.54254/2753-7048/2026.HZ29534

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A Study on the Adaptation of Ancient Deity and Demonism Novel Characters in Film and Television: Taking the Character Ne Zha in Creation of The Gods as an Example

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A Study on the Adaptation of Ancient Deity and Demonism Novel Characters in Film and Television: Taking the Character Ne Zha in Creation of The Gods as an Example

Yilin Guo ^1*

¹ Northwest A&F University

^*Corresponding author: guoyilin1017@outlook.com

Published on 11 November 2025

LNEP Vol.116

ISSN (Print): 2753-7056

ISSN (Online): 2753-7048

ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-535-6

ISBN (Online): 978-1-80590-536-3

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Abstract

Creation of the Gods is one of the most significant deity and demonism novels in China. While Ne Zha is an important character in the novel, he has a rich and complete storyline and strong dramatic tension, making him an inexhaustible source for subsequent film and television adaptations. This article focuses on the character of Ne Zha and the related film and television adaptations of his character in modern times. By using the comparative analysis method, the reasons for the changes in its image characteristics over different periods were studied. It mainly encompasses the evolution of mainstream social ideas, the change of the audience's role, and the updates in scientific and technological levels, all of which exert various influences. Based on the above analysis, this article puts forward some suggestions for the future film adaptation of Ne Zha: keep updating the targets of resistance in line with the times, build a grand worldview rather than merely praising individual heroism. By integrating new technologies with new Chinese-style aesthetics, the classic IP of Ne Zha is able to continuously maintain and even enhance its vitality.

Keywords:

Ne Zha, Creation of The Gods, Adaptation into Film and Television

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