'Crazy Rich Asians' Series Coming to HBO
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- HBO, now part of Skydance, has ordered a series adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians, continuing the story from the 2018 hit film based on Kevin Kwan’s novel, with filming set to begin in 2027.
- Adele Lim returns as showrunner and co-writer, with original director Jon M. Chu and author Kevin Kwan as executive producers; stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Ronny Chieng, and Michelle Yeoh will reprise their roles.
- The series has been in development since early 2025 and follows the collapse of a planned film sequel due to pay disputes and scheduling conflicts, now moving forward under HBO and Warner Bros. Television.
- The announcement comes shortly after the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, with Casey Bloys overseeing both HBO and Paramount+; together, these platforms have around 200 million global subscribers.
- The original Crazy Rich Asians film grossed nearly $240 million worldwide, making it one of the decade’s top-grossing romantic comedies, and the new series will explore the story over eight episodes with returning producers from the film.
