has started filming itsfirst Chinese-language original series, "The Psychic," in , World Screen reported July 19.

The series,based on the Taiwanese short film "The Busy Young Psychic," is beingjointly developed with Taiwan broadcaster Public Television Service and -based production company .

The series,comprising six one-hour episodes, will debut in early 2017 across 23Asia-Pacific territories on HBO.

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