The television version of “Crazy Rich Asians” is being developed by Max. Adele Lim, one of the original writers, has been appointed as the showrunner and executive producer. Additionally, director Jon M. Chu will also serve as an executive producer for this project.
Just like the movie, the upcoming TV show is adapted from Kevin Kwan’s book trilogy with the same “Crazy Rich Asians”. The first book was released in 2013, with “China Rich Girlfriend” following in 2015 and “Rich People Problems” coming out in 2017. Kevin Kwan served as executive producer for the 2018 film and will continue to do so for the upcoming Max series.
It is not yet known whether the series will feature returning cast members from the film.
Apart from the film “Crazy Rich Asians,” Lim has gained significant recognition for her directorial debut in the movie “Joy Ride” set to release in 2023 via Lionsgate. She is also the writer of Disney’s 2021 production, “Raya and the Last Dragon.” At present, she is working on directing and producing “The Princess Diaries 3,” starring Anne Hathaway, and her past works include TV shows like “One Tree Hill” and “Private Practice.” She is represented by Paradigm and Ginsburg, Daniels, Kallis talent agencies.
In 2024, Chu will be the director for both the film adaptation of “Wicked” and its sequel “Wicked: For Good.” Prior to this, he has directed movies like “In the Heights,” two installments of the “Step Up” series, and “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.” Currently, Chu is represented by Artists First, UTA, Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher, and ID PR.
Besides “Sex and Vanity,” which was published in 2020, Kwan’s other works also include the novel “Lies and Weddings,” released in 2024. He is represented by Creative Artists Agency (CAA) as well as attorney Peter Nichols from Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Feldman, Rogal, Shikora & Clark, Inc.
The “Crazy Rich Asians” series is co-produced by Lim from her production company 100 Tigers, Naia Cucukov, Chu through his Electric Somewhere, Kwan, and Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson under their Color Force label, who were responsible for its development and production. Additionally, SK Global Entertainment will participate in the production, with Chloe Dan overseeing the project on their end.
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2025-02-28 22:16