Vincent Zhao Tells His Side Of The Story: 'Donnie Yen Was The Unpleasant One Who Acted Like A Big Shot'

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Vincent Zhao Tells His Side Of The Story: 'Donnie Yen Was The Unpleasant One Who Acted Like A Big Shot'
While it is official that Andy On has replaced Vincent Zhao in SPECIAL IDENTITY, the feud between Zhao and the film's production crew is ongoing. It all started when rumors were spreading that Zhao acted like a big shot on set (including having an entourage of 7-8 people) and had poor work ethics (by not showing up for filming). In response, Zhao expressed his dissatisfaction that the script was changed without his approval. Then despite reported meetings between Donnie Yen, Vincent Zhao and the film crew, no agreements could be reached. Zhao eventually left the production and was given a very short notice to vacate the (reportedly very expensive) hotel room where he was staying. 

With the feeling that his reputation has been ruined, and also gaining the support of a number of past collaborators, Zhao has now revealed his side of the story in an interview. During it, he said that it was Donnie Yen who demanded major script changes, including changes to previously agreed fight scenes, and those changes led Zhao's character to become a supporting rather than a lead role. Zhao also described frequent arguments on set, with Yen acting like a big shot, frequently yelling and swearing at the film crew including the director. 

In response to the allegations, SPECIAL IDENTITY director Clarence Fok (NAKED KILLER) expressed his support for Donnie Yen, denied arguments on set, and stated that the script had to be revised because it was not good enough. The film's cinematographer Peter Pau (CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON) said that Yen is very professional and that it is a pleasure to be working with him. Donnie Yen, on the other hand, has not publicly spoken but has written on the Chinese micro-blogging site Weibo that he is 'disappointed and hurt, but not shaken' and that he will make his film even better. 
 

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