The vibes are immaculate because your favorite cinematic family is officially reuniting. HBO has greenlit a television series based on the 2018 hit Crazy Rich Asians, and the main cast is locked in to reprise their roles. Constance Wu and Henry Golding are returning as Rachel and Nick, joined by Ronny Chieng as Eddie. In a massive W for fans, Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh is also returning in a recurring capacity as the formidable Eleanor.
The plot thickens
Based on Kevin Kwan’s best-selling novels, the eight-episode series will pick up where the movie left off. Adele Lim, who co-wrote the film, is stepping up as showrunner and executive producer. Lim expressed serious hype, calling it the "family reunion" and the sequel we’ve been waiting for. The film’s director, Jon M. Chu, is also returning as an executive producer. Chu noted that the cast has had some serious main character energy since the first film, evolving into superstars and award winners, so getting everyone back together lowkey feels like coming home.
Why it matters
Production is slated to kick off next year. This announcement comes just days after the parent company, Warner Bros., confirmed a massive £110bn merger with Paramount Skydance. Considering the original film was a total cultural reset that topped the US box office, the pressure is on, but with the original creative team on board, it’s giving potential new obsession.
