‘Crazy Rich Asians’ returns with HBO series after eight years

Eight years after “Crazy Rich Asians” became a global box office hit, the story is set to continue with an eight-episode drama series at HBO, reuniting several stars from the original film.

Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng will return as series regulars, while Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh is set to reprise her role in a recurring capacity. The series will pick up after the events of the 2018 romantic comedy, bringing audiences back to the extravagant world of Singapore’s wealthy elite.

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Based on author Kevin Kwan’s bestselling novels, the upcoming show will revisit the lives and relationships of its central characters while expanding the story beyond what was explored in the original film.

Adele Lim, who co-wrote the 2018 adaptation, will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Kwan, original film director Jon M Chu, and producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson will also executive produce the series.

The television format will give the creative team eight episodes to explore the characters and their complicated family dynamics in greater depth. While further plot details remain under wraps, the series is expected to continue the story of Rachel Chu and Nick Young following the events of the film.

Released in 2018, “Crazy Rich Asians” became a major commercial success, earning more than $239 million worldwide. Its portrayal of wealthy Singaporean families, lavish lifestyles and the challenges of navigating social expectations also made it a significant Hollywood production featuring a predominantly Asian cast.

The film followed Rachel, played by Wu, an American-born Chinese professor who discovers the immense wealth and complicated family background of her boyfriend, Nick, portrayed by Golding. Yeoh played Eleanor Young, Nick’s formidable mother, while Chieng appeared as his cousin Eddie Cheng.

The long-awaited television continuation follows years of uncertainty surrounding a planned film sequel. The new series will instead draw on the wider world of Kwan’s novels to take the franchise forward.

Production is scheduled to begin in 2027. HBO has yet to announce a release date.