Crazy Rich Asians Stars to Reprise Roles in New TV Series
Stars of the hit 2018 film 'Crazy Rich Asians,' including Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Ronny Chieng, and Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, are returning for a new television series produced by HBO.
Constance Wu and Henry Golding, the lead actors from the blockbuster 2018 film "Crazy Rich Asians," are set to reprise their roles in a new television series of the same name. Ronny Chieng and Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh will also return, with the series picking up after the events of the film and delving deeper into the characters and worlds from Kevin Kwan's bestselling books.
Highlights
- Constance Wu and Henry Golding will star as Rachel and Nick, respectively.
- Ronny Chieng is back as Eddie, and Michelle Yeoh will have a recurring role as Nick's mother, Eleanor.
- The series, consisting of eight episodes, will be produced by HBO and is scheduled to begin production next year.
- Adele Lim, co-writer of the film, will serve as showrunner and executive producer for the series.
- Jon M. Chu, the film's director, will also be an executive producer.
Details
The "Crazy Rich Asians" film was adapted from Kevin Kwan's popular book series, published between 2013 and 2017. It told the story of an Asian-American woman experiencing culture shock upon meeting her ultra-wealthy boyfriend's family in Singapore, featuring an all-Asian cast. The movie topped the US box office, garnered two Golden Globe nominations, and won Best Comedy Movie at the 2019 Critics Choice Awards.
Adele Lim described the new series as "the sequel we've been waiting for," while director Jon M. Chu stated that the film "changed his life" and that bringing the cast back together feels "like coming home." The series, a co-production between HBO and Warner Bros Television, was announced days after Warner Bros' parent company revealed its £110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance.
Why it matters
The "Crazy Rich Asians" film was a significant milestone for Asian representation in Hollywood. The new series will extend this successful narrative and its beloved characters to a broader platform, offering fans more content. The return of the original stars also heightens expectations that the project will maintain the spirit of the film, generating considerable excitement among audiences.