One of Hollywood’s most successful romantic comedies is making its return. Crazy Rich Asians will continue its story through a new HBO television series, reuniting several stars from the original 2018 movie.
According to Entertainment Weekly, Constance Wu and Henry Golding will reprise their roles as Rachel Chu and Nick Young, while Ronny Chieng returns as Eddie. Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh will appear in a recurring role as Eleanor Sung-Young. Adele Lim, who co-wrote the original movie, will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Original director Jon M. Chu and author Kevin Kwan are also involved. The eight-episode series is expected to begin production in 2027.
The return of the original cast and creative team gives Crazy Rich Asians an opportunity to build on its successful film legacy while exploring the characters’ relationships and extravagant world through a longer television format.
