Lin Gengxin said to be replacing disgraced star Kris Wu in reshoot of lavish period drama


By AGENCY

Actor Kenny Lin Gengxin was chosen for his clean-cut looks and healthy image. Photo: Lin Genxin/Weibo

Chinese series The Golden Hairpin, starring top Chinese actress Yang Zi and disgraced star Kris Wu may be revived after all, with actor Kenny Lin Gengxin stepping in to replace Wu.

The lavish period drama, which cost upwards of 300mil yuan (RM199mil) and eight months to make, was supposed to have aired in summer. Yang plays a detective on the run, while Wu's role was of a prince she works with to expose a serial killer.

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