Actor Hu Ge explains why he hasn't filmed a xianxia/xuanhuan work in 10 years: he hasn't seen a good script, a good story.

At the Yuewen Original IPs Gala, Hu Ge discusses why he hasn't filmed a xianxia or xuanhuan work in a decade. He said, "Ten years ago, I said that I wanted to transform my image. But this year, I can say that the reason I haven't been filming these types of works is because I haven't seen a good script. I haven't seen a good story. When it comes to creating film or television, content will always be the most important element."

Netizens reacted to his explanation in the following manner:

1. His Li Xiaoyao [T/N: his role in Chinese Paladin], his Jing Tian [T/N: his role in Chinese Paladin 3], and his Mei Changsu [T/N: his role in Nirvana in Fire] are enough to keep me watching for a long time. [+38069]

Response: I'll add a Yuwen Tuo [T/N: his role in Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky] [+8934]

Response: Is Yi Xiaochuan [T/N: his role in The Myth] not worthy? [+6659]

Response: In fact, Hu Ge really has a lot of representative works. His characters of Li Xiaoyao, Fei Peng, Long Yang, and Jing Tian in Chinese Paladin 1 and 3, his character in The Little Fairy, his character of Mei Changsu in Nirvana in Fire...I feel like one actor having so many classic roles is very awesome, very awesome!!!!!!! [+5709]

2. This is what Hu Ge said at an awards ceremony related to xianxia and xuanhuan culture. Hu Ge did not wholly reject today's xianxia scripts. Rather, he talked about his own feelings. No matter the topic, content is always the most important element. [+14475]

3. Looking forward to every single one of Hu Ge's works in the future! First, I'll look forward to Blossoms Shanghai and A Touch of Warm!! [+4782]

4. It's quite lamentable, because it was through xianxia characters that I came to like him. I witnessed his transformation step by step. He has stepped out of his comfort zone for 10 years. I've always been looking forward to more good roles from you. Looking forward to Blossoms Shanghai and A Touch of Warm [+3834]

5. Indeed. As expected of Hu brother...in an instant, he spoke aloud the essence of the problem. The core of a drama is the story. A good script is a soul. Actors are helpless to do anything; if they can encounter a good script, then they've really received a blessing.  Everyone is waiting. Actors are also members of the audience. Big Three [T/N: referring to Tencent, iQIYI, and Youku], you all have no heart.  [+2878]

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