The reason Zhao Liying refused to star in Princess Agents 2

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The reason Zhao Liying refused to act in "Princess Agents 2" is attracting attention again when the new film part airs.

Recently, the Chinese movie "Băng hồ trọng sinh" - part 2 of the 2017 TV blockbuster "Sở Kiều truyện" - aired, causing much controversy. Especially the selection of young actress Hoàng Dương Điền Điềm to replace Triệu Lệ Dĩnh for the role of Sở Kiều has received criticism.

Dien Diem is criticized for her acting; audiences who love the original work think that the actress born in 2007 is too immature, not worthy of the image of a female general.

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Hoang Duong Dien Diem is criticized for replacing Trieu Le Dinh. Photo: Producer

Many people expressed regret that Trieu Le Dinh and the cast of part 1 of "Sở Kiều truyện" did not continue to take on part 2.

However, in reality, it is not that Zhao Liying was not invited, but that she herself has repeatedly refused to participate in "Princess Agents 2".

According to QQ, Trieu Le Dinh's decision was not impulsive, but soberness and wisdom after many years of struggling in showbiz.

So Kieu Truyen" broadcast in 2017 has become a phenomenon and Zhao Liying's role is very popular. However, the ending of the film was commented as "too hasty", leaving many unresolved plot loopholes.

The film could have been filmed more fully, but for many reasons, there are still too many unsatisfied moments.

Meanwhile, the initial intention of the production company when wanting to make a sequel was not to improve the plot or meet the audience's expectations, but mainly to take advantage of the popularity of part 1 and quickly attract a large number of viewers when the brand was still hot.

This can easily lead to the script, production stage, and plot logic not meeting the standards of the first film.

Zhao Liying is an extremely serious actress with the script and characters. Her point of view is that acting in films is not for sufficient quantity or just focusing on cat-xe, but the work must be worthy of herself and the audience.

She clearly understands that part 2 can hardly achieve the same quality as part 1, if you try to participate, it will only ruin the classic character you created, turning Chu Qiao from a beloved character into a tool exploited for commercial use.

Triệu Lệ Dĩnh trong vai Sở Kiều. Ảnh: Nhà sản xuất
Zhao Liying as Chu Qiao. Photo: Producer

Zhao Liying herself is a die-hard fan of Chu Qiao, even reading the entire original novel. But when adapted into a film, the production company continuously added unnecessary content, and investors urged online film release, so only 1 in 3 novels was adapted in part 1.

Zhao Liying once expressed regret and disappointment because the script was cut: "The complete life of Chu Qiao is the most touching thing. Only in part 3 can you truly feel how strong she is, and how shocking this character is.

In addition, the author of the novel "Sở Kiều truyện" once admitted to plagiarizing the work "Hộc Châu phu nhân" and apologized, but the person who had to endure ridicule from netizens was finally Triệu Lệ Dĩnh.

In 2018, the production side led by Truong Manh invited the old cast to return, but Trieu Le Dinh was the first to refuse.

At that time, she was about to get married to Feng Shaofeng, and also wanted to transform into an actress in a more mainstream direction.

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