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Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- HBO is developing a "Crazy Rich Asians" TV series with Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Ronny Chieng as series regulars and Michelle Yeoh recurring, all reprising their roles from the 2018 film.
- The one-hour drama series, based on Kevin Kwan’s book series, will serve as a sequel with eight episodes, allowing deeper exploration of the characters and stories.
- Adele Lim, co-writer of the original film, is showrunner and executive producer, joined by director Jon M. Chu and producers from Color Force and SK Global Entertainment.
- The original 2018 "Crazy Rich Asians" film was a major box office success, grossing over $239 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, and received critical acclaim.
- HBO and Warner Bros. Television are co-producing the series, aiming to satisfy fans eager for new content following the film’s lasting popularity and cultural impact.
