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Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Henry Golding Reveals ‘Crazy Rich Asians' Series Could Drop Next Year: ‘Aiming for Like First Quarter'
'Crazy Rich Asians' fans have been waiting patiently for a sequel to the hit film since its 2018 release. With follow-ups to the original novel by Kevin Kwan already ripe for adaptation — 2015's 'China Rich Girlfriend,' 2017's 'Rich People Problems' and 2024's 'Lies and Weddings' — and the massive return on its investment Warner Bros. enjoyed, it even feels inevitable. In 2022, it was reported that the sequel was officially on the way after replacing original co-writers Adele Lim and Peter Chiarelli. But it's seven years later… and nothing. Earlier this year, however, it was reported that a television series was in development for HBO Max with Lim back on board as the showrunner and director John M. Chu as executive producer. Lim has become a Hollywood powerhouse since her 'Crazy Rich' success, writing the Oscar-nominated 'Raya and the Last Dragon' and moving into the directing sphere with the acclaimed 'Joy Ride' and the upcoming 'Princess Diaries' sequel. Chu, of course, directed something called 'Wicked' last year — and that apparently has a sequel coming out this November. More from IndieWire Mariska Hargitay Says Her Career Is an 'Unconscious Rebellion' Against Mother Jayne Mansfield's Typecasting Steven Spielberg Watched 'Jaws' Alone to Mark Film's 50th Anniversary: 'I Liked It' Now, Henry Golding has addressed the 'Crazy Rich Asians' series development, the first indication of the original casts' participation. 'Something's being made,' Golding told Andy Cohn on 'Watch What Happens Live.' 'I think we're actually going to do a series. That's what they're trying to give us. Aiming for like first quarter, even, next year.' This also is the first establishment of a potential timeline for the series. Golding revealed that there's already stories written for the show, though he himself has not yet seen them. 'There are scripts hanging around but they haven't been passed on yet. I haven't read anything, but I hear it's promising,' he said. Whether or not the rest of the cast would return for the series is unclear. Since its release, Michelle Yeoh appeared in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' and won an Oscar, in addition to also playing a pivotal role in 'Wicked.' Constance Wu voiced Daphne in 'Velma,' appeared with Bill Murray in 'The Friend,' has had several prominent stage roles, and released a best-selling autobiography. Awkwafina has been very, very busy, appearing in three films in 2024 alone. Golding will appear with Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman in Netflix's 'The Old Guard 2,' which drops on the platform July 2, the same day the finale of his Hulu series 'Nine Perfect Strangers' drops. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding shares exciting update on its TV series: ‘Everybody's excited'
Actor Henry Golding has shared new insights into the much-anticipated Crazy Rich Asians television series, currently in development by Adele Lim, Jon M. Chu, and Kevin Kwan. During an appearance on the Today Show on Thursday, Henry offered a glimpse into the project's current status. 'Everybody's excited,' Golding shared. 'I was with Nora, Awkwafina, who is a fellow New Yorker, the other night, and we were discussing it. We had Adele Lim come over and visit me and Gemma [Chan] in London not too long ago to discuss where we're heading. We have a larger, longer-running format because we're doing a series. We have so much runway to really share the world you kind of got a glimpse of in Crazy Rich. We're really excited to show more,' he added. While Henry did not explicitly confirm his official involvement in the project, his comments suggest that key members of the original cast and crew are enthusiastic about revisiting their characters and stories in a new format. A post shared by Henry Golding (@henrygolding) Back in March, it was revealed that the continuation of the 2018 blockbuster would take shape as a television series, rather than a feature film sequel. Director Jon M. Chu had confirmed the shift in direction during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, citing the need for a broader storytelling platform. 'We needed more real estate, that was the reality. We developed the movie over and over and over again and we're still working on a version of something that I won't talk about now, but the TV landscape allowed us to use all the characters,' the filmmaker had said. The series is being developed by Max, with Jon attached as executive producer alongside Kevin Kwan, Nina Jacobson, and Brad Simpson—all of whom were also behind the original film. Adele Lim, who co-wrote the screenplay for Crazy Rich Asians, is returning as showrunner for the series. The sequel to the film had faced prolonged delays, but Jon clarified that the movie sequel hasn't been ruled out. 'I don't know if it's in lieu of a sequel but it felt clear that every character we wanted to explore needed more room and just a movie wasn't doing it for us. We got to bring Adele back into the fold and so we're starting this now, it's going to be fun,' he said. Lim, who had exited the sequel in 2019 over a reported pay gap, now returns in a leading creative role, overseeing the series adaptation and helping to expand the universe of Crazy Rich Asians beyond a single film.
Express Tribune
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘Crazy Rich Asians' TV Series in Development as Warner Bros. Eyes Streaming Expansion
Hollywood is taking another shot at expanding the Crazy Rich Asians franchise, this time on the small screen. Despite stalled attempts at sequels and spin-offs, Warner Bros. Discovery has now put a Crazy Rich Asians TV series into development for Max, with a writers' room led by Adele Lim, who co-wrote the 2018 blockbuster rom-com. Lim is set to serve as showrunner, while Jon M. Chu—who directed the original film and spent years attempting to develop sequels China Rich Girlfriend and Rich People Problems—will executive produce. Chu has since moved on to directing major musicals, including Wicked, but remains attached to this new project. The exact premise of the series remains unclear. It's unknown whether the show will re-adapt Kevin Kwan's 2013 novel, continue from where the movie left off, or explore an entirely different angle of the Crazy Rich Asians universe. Deadline reports that while 'unofficial conversations' have taken place with the film's cast—including Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, and Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh—no deals have been signed. For now, Crazy Rich Asians: The TV Show is in its early brainstorming phase, with Warner Bros. still figuring out what it wants the series to be.
