HBO orders 'Crazy Rich Asians' show with Constance Wu, Henry Golding
HBO has officially ordered a drama series based on the 'Crazy Rich Asians' book series, featuring original cast members Constance Wu and Henry Golding. The project, which follows the 2018 film, is being developed by Adele Lim and Kevin Kwan.
Why it matters
The series represents a significant continuation of a landmark franchise for Asian representation in Hollywood, following the success of the original film.
"Crazy Rich Asians" will officially be back on screen, with some familiar faces joining for the ride. HBO announced on Thursday that it had ordered an original drama series of the same name based on author Kevin Kwan's book series eight years after director Jon M. Chu's "Crazy Rich Asians" film adaptation marked a watershed moment for Asian representation in Hollywood. The series will see stars Constance Wu and Henry Golding reprise their roles as lovebirds Rachel Chu and Nick Young; Ronny Chieng as Nick's cousin Eddie Cheng and Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh as the hard-to-please Young family matriarch, Eleanor. Although not exactly the movie sequel some fans were hoping for, the series will pick up after the events of the 2018 film and will be based on Kwan's books, HBO announced.
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