‘Crazy Rich Asians’ fans finally get an answer to the sequel question after eight years

Highlights

• Crazy Rich Asians is returning as an HBO Max series, with several original cast members expected to reprise their roles.
• Production is expected to begin in 2027, although a release date has not been announced.
• Co-writer Adele Lim teased the project as “EIGHT EPISODES OF CRAZY RICH MAGIC.”

Fans of Crazy Rich Asians have been waiting years for news of a follow-up to the hit 2018 romantic comedy. Now, after eight years of questions about a sequel, the story is set to continue in a new format.

HBO Max has announced that Crazy Rich Asians will return as a television series. The project is expected to bring back several familiar faces from the original film, giving audiences another chance to revisit the world of Singapore’s wealthy elite.

Michelle Yeoh, Constance Wu and Henry Golding expected to return

The series is expected to feature the return of key cast members, including Michelle Yeoh, Constance Wu and Henry Golding. Other actors from the original ensemble include Ken Jeong, Awkwafina, Ronny Chieng and Gemma Chan.

HBO Max has also indicated that Chieng is expected to return as Eddie Cheng. Further casting details have yet to be confirmed.

Director Jon M. Chu, who helmed the 2018 movie, welcomed the news and reflected on the film’s lasting impact on his career. He said the project changed his life and expressed excitement about finally being able to answer the question he has faced for eight years: “When are we getting the sequel?”

Adele Lim teases eight episodes of ‘crazy rich magic’

Co-writer Adele Lim also shared her excitement about the series, describing it as “EIGHT EPISODES OF CRAZY RICH MAGIC.”

Production is expected to begin in 2027. HBO Max has not announced a release date or confirmed whether the series will adapt China Rich Girlfriend and Rich People Problems, the two novels that follow Kevin Kwan’s original book.

The 2018 film, starring Wu as Rachel Chu and Golding as Nick Young, became a major box-office success, earning more than $230 million worldwide. It also drew attention for its predominantly Asian cast, marking a significant moment for Asian representation in a major Hollywood production.

The new series offers an opportunity to return to that world, although details about its storyline and the roles of the returning cast members remain under wraps.