Actress Bai Lu accused of altering drama's script team before filming

Actress Bai Lu is embroiled in a controversy after screenwriter Meng Qiqi publicly accused her of leveraging her influence to alter the scriptwriting team for the upcoming drama "Macross" just before production was set to start. Meng Qiqi, known for works like "You Are the Best in the World," stated that actors' power is escalating, making screenwriters a vulnerable party.

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Actors' power is growing, making screenwriters a vulnerable party.

The accusations have sparked a debate online, with some siding with Meng Qiqi, arguing that screenwriters are often in a weak position. Others suspect Meng Qiqi might be capitalizing on the drama's buzz, as "Macross" has reportedly had a strong start in advertising and online discussion.

However, the drama boasts a strong creative team, including chief screenwriter Zhao Na, who worked on "The Princess Weiyoung" and "Love and Destiny," and director Lin Yu Fen, known for "The Journey of Flower" and "Eternal Love of Dream." This context adds complexity to the dispute.

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Actors of our company always put the script first. But for this project, because of trust in director Lin Yu Fen, we have never participated in any discussion or suggestion related to the script from beginning to end.

Producer Yu Zheng quickly responded, asserting that his company's actors always prioritize the script. He stated that for "Macross," due to trust in director Lin Yu Fen, they had no involvement in script discussions. Screenwriter Li Zongchen further countered Meng Qiqi, stating, "Not a single scene used your script," and challenged her to present the script for comparison. As of now, the accusations and counter-arguments lack public evidence.

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Not a single scene used your script.