Henry Golding teases ‘larger, longer-running’ ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ TV series format

Henry Golding has confirmed new details about the long-rumored “Crazy Rich Asians” television adaptation, describing the project as a “larger, longer-run format” in active development at Max.

Speaking on NBC’s “Today” show, the Malaysian British actor revealed that conversations with fellow cast members and creatives have recently reignited enthusiasm for expanding the 2018 film’s world.

“Everyone is excited,” Golding said. “I was with Nora [Awkwafina] last night and we were discussing. They visited me in London not too long ago to discuss as to where we’re heading. But we have a larger, longer-run format. We’re doing a series, so we have so much more runway to really share with the world that you kind of had a glimpse of in Crazy Rich, but we’re excited to share more.”

The series, based on Kevin Kwan’s trilogy, is being developed by Warner Bros. Television for Max. Adele Lim returns as executive producer, writer and showrunner, alongside executive producers Jon M. Chu and Kevin Kwan. While casting details remain unconfirmed, Golding’s comments suggest enthusiasm among original cast members to revisit their roles.

The original “Crazy Rich Asians” film was a critical and commercial success, grossing nearly $240 million worldwide and marking a significant moment for Asian representation in Hollywood.