Crazy Rich Asians TV series set for HBO Max with original cast returning

HBO Max has announced an eight-episode Crazy Rich Asians series, with the 2018 film's stars reprising their roles and production set for 2027.

• Constance Wu and Henry Golding will reprise their lead roles, with Ronny Chieng and Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh also returning.
• The eight-episode series picks up after the film's ending and will "delve into the characters and worlds of Kevin Kwan's brilliant books," said showrunner Adele Lim.
• Lim will serve as showrunner and executive producer, alongside film director Jon M. Chu.
• The 2018 original, adapted from Kwan's 2013 novel, earned over $230 million globally.