"Crazy Rich Asians" sequel announced as a new HBO series

HBO has greenlit "Crazy Rich Asians", a one-hour original drama series that picks up after the events of Jon M. Chu's 2018 global hit.

"Crazy Rich Asians" series regulars include Golden Globe® nominee Constance Wu, Actor Award® nominee Henry Golding and Emmy Award® winner Ronny Chieng, with Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh recurring. Production will commence in 2027.

Adele Lim, co-writer of the film, will showrun and executive produce the series alongside Kwan, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson and the film’s director Jon M. Chu.

“It’s a Crazy Rich family reunion! This series is the sequel we’ve been waiting for, but instead of just one movie, we get eight episodes to delve into the characters and worlds of Kevin Kwan’s brilliant books. 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," Adele Lim said. 

Kevin Kwan, author of the "Crazy Rich Asians" books that the film and series are based on, added: “I am thrilled that the Crazy Rich Asians family is getting back together thanks to HBO and Warner Bros. Television. Our incredible fans around the world have been patiently waiting for this, and it will be worth the wait! Getting to see my stories and characters come to life with the breathing room of an HBO series is a dream come true, and I am so excited to experience the magic that Adele, Jon, Nina, Brad, our amazing writers and iconic cast will create.” 

The original film's director Jon M. Chu reflected on the legacy of "Crazy Rich Asians" over the years: “Eight years ago, Crazy Rich Asians changed my life, and I got to make it with the most creative and hilarious group of people I’ve ever known. Since then, this cast has become movie stars, superheroes, arena-filling performers and even an Oscar winner, so 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. Finally, I get to answer the question I’ve been asked almost every day for eight years: ‘When are we getting the sequel?’ Well… bok bok bitch, we’re back.”