Mo Li Confirmed: Bai Lu and Cheng Lei Lead New Revenge Drama
Starring Bai Lu in another powerful revenge-driven female lead role and helmed by acclaimed director Lin Yufen, Mo Li is quickly shaping up to be one of the most talked-about upcoming costume dramas.
The highly anticipated Chinese historical drama Mo Li has officially announced its lead cast and director — and the lineup is already generating major buzz.
Adapted from the popular novel Sheng Shi Di Fei, the series was initially rumored to include fantasy elements such as soul-transmigration. However, newly released plot details suggest that Mo Li will instead focus on a pure historical revenge narrative, centering on political strategy, calculated payback, and emotional transformation.
Bai Lu Takes On Another Strong Female Revenge Role
In Mo Li, Bai Lu plays Ye Li, the legitimate daughter of the Ye family. Strategic and unwavering, Ye Li meticulously plans her moves step by step, seeking justice for the tragedy that befell Lishan. Along the way, she eliminates corrupt officials responsible for past injustices and ultimately joins forces with the male lead to restore stability to the realm.
The storyline’s layered political intrigue and revenge arc have drawn comparisons to high-stakes historical dramas known for complex character dynamics.
Bai Lu has previously impressed audiences in major historical projects, including Story of Kunning Palace and Unveil: Jadewind. Known for balancing emotional vulnerability with calculated intensity, she has become one of the most reliable actresses for revenge-themed historical narratives among post-90s performers.
Her experience with emotionally layered heroines positions Mo Li as a potentially career-defining project once again.
Directed by Hitmaker Lin Yufen
Adding to the excitement is the confirmation that Lin Yufen will direct the series. Widely recognized as one of the strongest directors in the historical drama genre, Lin previously delivered major successes such as Eternal Love (Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms) and Wu You Du.
With Lin Yufen behind the camera, expectations are high for polished cinematography, immersive production design, and tightly structured storytelling. The collaboration between Bai Lu and Lin Yufen alone has already sparked anticipation across social media platforms.
Cheng Lei Confirmed as Male Lead
The male lead in Mo Li has been confirmed as Cheng Lei, one of the fastest-rising young actors in recent years, previously drew attention for his performance in How Dare You!, where he demonstrated his ability to balance emotional restraint with quiet intensity. Now joining Mo Li, he is set to take on another complex historical role.
In Mo Li, he will portray a meticulous and politically astute prince who harbors his own revenge motivations. Initially wary of Ye Li, his character gradually transitions from skeptic to ally, forming a strategic partnership that evolves into a “marriage-before-love” storyline — a trope that continues to attract strong audience interest.
Although this marks Bai Lu and Cheng Lei’s first on-screen collaboration, their visual compatibility and acting range have already made them one of the most anticipated new pairings in upcoming C-dramas.
Production and Outlook
With filming set to begin soon, more casting details are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks. Backed by Bai Lu’s established popularity, Cheng Lei’s rising momentum, and Lin Yufen’s directing expertise, Mo Li is widely considered a strong contender among upcoming Chinese historical dramas.
If the script execution matches its ambitious premise, Mo Li could become one of the standout costume c dramas upon release.
