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HBO is developing an eight-episode Crazy Rich Asians series
HBO is developing an eight-episode series called Crazy Rich Asians, based on Kevin Kwan’s bestselling books.
It follows the 2018 film, which grossed more than $239 million worldwide.
The series is described as a drama, unlike the film, which was a romantic comedy.
Adele Lim, who co-wrote the film, will be the showrunner and an executive producer.
Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng are set to reprise their roles, while Michelle Yeoh will appear in a recurring role.
It is not confirmed whether Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu or Ken Jeong will return.
The story may draw on the second book, China Rich Girlfriend, but the details are not confirmed.
Production is set to begin in 2027.
HBO is developing an eight-episode series based on Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians books.
Adele Lim will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng will reprise their original roles, while Michelle Yeoh will appear in a recurring role.
The series is described as a drama, unlike the 2018 film, which was a romantic comedy.
Production is set to begin in 2027.
- Who
- HBO is developing the series, with Adele Lim as showrunner and executive producer.
- What
- An eight-episode series based on Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians books.
- When
- It is in development, with production set to begin in 2027.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Lim described it as a chance to explore the characters and worlds in Kwan’s books across eight episodes.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Crazy Rich Asians film was released and grossed over $239 million worldwide.
Book Riot reported that the series was officially in the works at HBO.
Production on the series is set to begin.
- Episode count
- Eight
- Showrunner
- Adele Lim
- Returning roles
- Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng will reprise their original roles.
- Recurring role
- Michelle Yeoh
- Production start
- 2027
What people are saying
This series is the sequel we’ve been waiting for, but instead of just one movie, we get eight episodes to delve into the characters and worlds of Kevin Kwan’s brilliant books
Finally, I get to answer the question I’ve been asked almost every day for eight years: ‘When are we getting the sequel?’ Well… bok bok bitch, we’re back.
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