Constance Wu Confirms Crazy Rich Asians HBO Series Filming in NYC — SkimNews
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- Constance Wu confirmed she is reprising her role as Rachel Chu in the upcoming HBO series, revealing she has read the script and called it 'really funny'.
- Adele Lim is showrunning and writing the HBO series, reuniting with the Crazy Rich Asians team after co-writing the 2018 film, with production starting next year.
- HBO greenlit the eight-episode one-hour drama series earlier this month after two years of development, expanding Kevin Kwan’s book universe beyond the original film.
- New York City is the filming location for the series, a personal highlight for Wu, who lives there and expressed excitement about shooting locally.
- Henry Golding, Ronny Chieng, and Michelle Yeoh are also returning to their roles, continuing the core cast from the original film in the new series.
Why it matters: Fans of the Crazy Rich Asians franchise gain a direct continuation through HBO’s series, which leverages the original cast and creative team, ensuring continuity and authenticity while expanding the story’s scope beyond the films. The eight-episode order signals a committed narrative investment.
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