Advertisement

Yu Zheng forgoes homosexuality theme of "Winter Begonia"

18 Dec – Chinese producer Yu Zheng has decided to forgo the same-sex romance between his two male characters in the upcoming drama, "Winter Begonia".

As reported on ET Today, the producer, who spoke about his post "Story of Yanxi Palace" project based on the novel of the same name, shared that he would not focus on the relationship between businessman Cheng Fengtai and the famous Peking Opera actor Shang Xirui, but more on their "close friendship" in the pre-Japanese occupation era instead.

"My original intention has always been about spreading the culture of Peking opera. The focus is on Cheng Fengtai, and we want the audience learn more about the art through him. It will not be about the [romance] between them, but two people sharing the same interest and goal," he said.

Although that was the excuse given by Yu as to why he isn't interested in their love story, netizens are speculating that the producer is only doing so in order to appease the Chinese censorship.

The upcoming drama will star Huang Xiaoming in the role of Cheng Fengtai and Yin Zheng as Shang Xirui.

(Photo Source: ET Today)