Ross Butler to Star in Loveboat, Taipei

Ross Butler had landed a new role! The actor is set to join Ashley Liao in the movie adaptation of Abigail Hing Wen’s best-selling book, Loveboat, Taipei.

The story centers on Ever Wong (Liao), whose summer takes an unexpected turn when her parents surprise her with a trip to Taipei for a cultural immersion program. Ever is surprised to discover that she hasn’t signed up for homework and history lessons, but instead for a summer-long free-for-all the locals and other students call “Loveboat.” It quickly lives up to its name when Ever finds herself trying not to fall for two attractive, but wildly different boys who are vying for her attention, while at the same time finding the courage to defy her parents’ high expectations and pursue her true passion: dancing.

Butler is set to play Rick Woo, while Nico Hiraga will play Xavier Yeh. Chelsea Zhang will play Ever’s best friend, Sophie. Production will begin in Taipei later this month.