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The Chinese drama Filter, starring Tan Jianci and Li Landi, just dropped on WeTV on 24 February.
But instead of just applause, it also sparked controversy.
Screenwriter Wu Nian Gu took to Weibo, accusing the drama team of ignoring her contributions.
She claimed she worked on Filter’s script for over three years but never got proper credit.
Wu pointed out that the show’s trailer clearly used her work, yet no one told her she wouldn’t be credited.
She’s not letting this slide.
She stated, "After the show airs, I will detail the plots that used my work. I do not want my three years of writing to be overlooked, filmed, and viewed by the audience, while my existence is deliberately omitted."
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Her full statement reveals she joined Filter’s production in 2019, helped develop the story and characters, and even wrote full episodes.
She was later officially contracted as a screenwriter in 2021.
When she left in 2022, her royalties were paid, but she was never told she wouldn’t be credited.
Then, when she saw her work in the trailer, she reached out—only to be ignored.
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With Filter now live, Wu insists she has the right to prove her involvement.
She denies spreading false information and wants proper recognition.
This situation sheds light on how screenwriters often get sidelined in the industry. Will Wu get the credit she deserves? That’s a story still unfolding.