A television series based on the hit movie Crazy Rich Asians is in the works at Max (formerly HBO Max). This won’t replace the planned film sequel, which is still in development.
Here’s the Lowdown: Adele Lim, who co-wrote the film, will be the showrunner, writer, and executive producer for the TV series. Original author Kevin Kwan and the film’s director, John M. Chu, will also be executive producers. There have been informal talks with the original cast about possibly returning.
What This Means Now: While it is very early stages, fans of the movie and book series can look forward to more stories set in the Crazy Rich Asians world. The involvement of key creative figures from the film suggests a commitment to maintaining the spirit of the original.
The Bigger Picture: This project signals Max’s interest in expanding popular film franchises into television series. It also keeps the long-in-development Crazy Rich Asians sequel alive, even if this series arrives first. The choice of source material highlights the demand for more on-screen representation of, and storylines featuring Asian characters.
