Almost a decade since the original film.
Last Thursday, October 8, HBO and producers officially announced the upcoming series Crazy Rich Asians.
The said film, which screened in theaters in 2018 ans was based on Kevin Kwan’s book, is a creation of Jon M. Chu and Adele Lim.
According to HBO, it will run for eight episodes and will be a sequel to the original film, with the production expected to start in 2027.
It was also confirmed that lead stars Constance Wu and Henry Golding, as well as Ronny Chieng, and Michelle Yeoh will reprise their roles in this sequel.
In a statement, Adele Lim, who will serve as showrunner, said in a statement: “Getting to work with the original creative team with the support and vision of HBO and Warner Bros. Television has been a dream. Our writers room is humming, and we can’t wait to share what we’ve come up with.”
As for director John Chu, “Bringing everyone back together feels like coming home. It’s been incredible watching audiences make this movie part of their lives, from mahjong nights to becoming the ultimate airplane movie, and I can’t wait to share what comes next.”
