ACTOR Wang Xuebing’s film “A Fool” will not be released, unless all his scenes are replaced with a new actor.

    The movie has become an unexpected victim after Wang was detained for drug use in Beijing last week.

    According to director Chen Jianbin, even if they managed to find another actor to replace Wang, it is impossible to recreate the original, as Wang is one of the main actors.

    There is a current regulation in China that bans artists appearing on screens if they are involved in drugs or prostitution.

    The movie helped Chen win the title of best actor and best new director at the 2014 Golden Horse Awards ceremony.(SD-Agencies)