Henry Golding discusses planned gatherings for 'Crazy Rich Asians' cast as Max meets for TV series development: Feels enthusiastic
Fun Talk: The Rich and Crazy World of 'Crazy Rich Asians' is Back
It's a reunion of the highest order for the "Crazy Rich Asians" crew as the beloved film, based on Kevin Kwan's book trilogy, heads for a television spin-off.
Henry Golding, the dashing Nick Young from the 2018 movie, spilled the beans on "Today" about catching up with his co-stars Awkwafina and Gemma Chan. Golding shared that he hung out with Awkwafina "the other night" and recently connected with Chan and co-writer Adele Lim in London. "Everyone is excited," Golding exclaimed.
Historically, "Crazy Rich Asians" was a trailblazing film, boasting an all-Asian cast and breaking new ground as a watershed moment in the movie industry. The blockbuster, directed by Jon M. Chu and co-written by Lim and Peter Chiarelli, raked in nearly $240 million worldwide on a mere $30 million budget, setting the stage for a sequel based on Kwan's second book, "China Rich Girlfriend."
However, trouble brewed with Lim's departure from the project over pay disparity back in 2019, casting a shadow on the sequel's fate. Now, it appears Lim is back on board. Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of Max and Warner Bros. Pictures (which distributed the first film), will come together for the television project.
Lim, known as the force behind "100 Tigers" production company, will wear multiple hats on the series, including executive producer, writer, and showrunner. Chu and his Electric Somewhere production banner, as well as Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson's Color Force, will also executive produce. The series will be a one-hour drama, digging deeper into the extravagant world of the books.
As for Golding, while he hasn't confirmed his involvement, he hinted, "We have so much runway to really share the world" of "Crazy Rich Asians." Stay tuned, as exciting times are ahead!
Did You Know?- Breaking Barriers: The original film was a milestone for underrepresented voices in Hollywood, showcasing an all-Asian cast and drawing huge audiences.- Lim's Advocacy: Lim has been a powerful advocate for gender and racial equality in the entertainment industry. Her departure from the project over pay disparity sparked conversations about equity in the industry.- Excesses of AI: In a separate interview, "Wicked" director Jon M. Chu criticized the entertainment industry for moving too quickly from AI's training data issue, terming it the industry's 'original sin.'
- Henry Golding, a heartthrob actor from Los Angeles, California, shared his excitement about reconnecting with Awkwafina and Gemma Chan, co-stars from the movie "Crazy Rich Asians."
- The "Crazy Rich Asians" television spin-off is set to delve deeper into the affluent world of the books, with Adele Lim set to wear multiple hats as executive producer, writer, and showrunner.
- Kevin Kwan's second book, "China Rich Girlfriend," will serve as the basis for a sequel, following the successful box office run of the original movie, which raked in nearly $240 million worldwide on a $30 million budget.
- The entertainment industry is in for exciting times, as the reunion of the "Crazy Rich Asians" crew promises to break more barriers and bring the music, movies, and TV world closer to representing diverse voices.
- Jon M. Chu, director of "Crazy Rich Asians," criticized the entertainment industry for moving too quickly from AI's training data issue, referring to it as the industry's 'original sin.'
- Adele Lim has been a driving force for gender and racial equality in Hollywood, advocating for equity in the entertainment industry. Her departure from the project over pay disparity in 2019 sparked crucial conversations about fairness in the industry.
- "Crazy Rich Asians" was a watershed moment in the movie industry, trailblazing with an all-Asian cast and earning huge audiences, bringing a breath of fresh air to the entertainment industry in California, particularly in Hollywood.
