The TV series “Crazy Rich Asians” is moving forward on HBO, with four of the film’s stars returning.
Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng have all signed on as regulars on the original hour-long drama series, with Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh recurring. All four will reprise their respective roles from the hit 2018 film.
“It’s a ‘Crazy Rich’ family reunion! This series is the sequel we’ve been waiting for, but instead of just one movie, we have eight episodes to delve into the characters and worlds of Kevin Kwan’s brilliant books,” said Adele Lim, who co-wrote the 2018 film and was named showrunner and executive producer of the TV series. “Working with the original creative team with the support and vision of HBO and Warner Bros. Television has been a dream. Our writers’ room is buzzing and we can’t wait to share what we’ve come up with.”
The series was reportedly first in the works in early 2025. Like the film, the TV project is based on the book series of the same name by Kevin Kwan. “Crazy Rich Asians” was released in 2013, followed by “China Rich Girlfriend” in 2015 and “Rich People Problems” in 2017.
“I’m thrilled that the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ family is coming together again thanks to HBO and Warner Bros. Television,” said Kwan. “Our incredible fans around the world have been patiently waiting for this, and it’s worth it! Seeing my stories and characters come to life with the breath of an HBO series is a dream come true, and I’m so excited to experience the magic that Adele, Jon, Nina, Brad, our incredible writers, and our iconic cast will create.”
The film “Crazy Rich Asians,” directed by Jon M. Chu, was a box office success when it was released in theaters in 2018. Against a reported budget of $30 million, the film grossed more than $239 million worldwide. It was also a hit with critics, with the series holding a 91% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. A sequel has long been reported to be in development, but it has yet to move forward. Instead, the TV series was given the green light by HBO.
“Eight years ago, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ changed my life, and I got to do it with the most creative and hilarious group of people I’ve ever known,” Chu said. “Since then, these actors have gone on to become movie stars, superheroes, arena-filling entertainers and even an Oscar winner, so bringing everyone together is like coming home.”
He continued, “It’s been incredible to see audiences make this film a part of their lives, from mahjong nights to becoming the ultimate airplane movie, and I can’t wait to share the sequel. Finally, I can answer the question I’ve been asked almost every day for eight years: ‘When will we get the sequel?’ Well… bok bok bitch, we’re back.
Chu will also return to executive produce (via Electric Somewhere), alongside Lim (via 100 Tigers), Kwan and Emmy-winning producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, whose Color Force banner developed and produced the film.
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring this extraordinary gang together again for a series that picks up where the movie left off,” Jacobson and Simpson said. “As producers, the most common question we get is, “When will we have more “Crazy Rich Asians?” » and we are very happy to finally have the answer.
Executive producers also include Chloe Dan and Jeannine Tang (for SK Global Entertainment, which co-financed the film), Naia Cucukov Richards (via Lim’s 100 Tigers) and Rose Lam.
The series is co-produced by HBO and Warner Bros. Television.
“We are so excited that Adele and the team behind this historic film will bring the next chapter of this story to life,” said Casey Bloys, co-president and chief content officer of Skydance Direct-To-Consumer, in announcing the update. “Constance, Henry, Ronny and Michelle are global superstars, and we know passionate fans of the bestselling film and novels can’t wait to see more. We’re excited to be partnering with this talented production team and cast.”
Channing Dungey, chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks: “From a bestselling novel to a blockbuster film and now on television, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ has cemented its place as one of the most beloved stories in popular culture. Kevin Kwan has created an irresistible world filled with the perfect blend of glitter, humor and heart, and the talented Adele Lim returns to adapt this famous tale for a new television audience. We are also delighted to welcome Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Ronny Chieng and Michelle Yeoh return to reprise their iconic roles. We can’t wait to bring this series to life with our partners at HBO.
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