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· Ryan General
Henry Golding says ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ TV show may begin production in early 2026
Henry Golding confirmed during an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live” on June 26 that the highly anticipated “Crazy Rich Asians” television series is moving closer to production, with filming potentially starting in the first quarter of 2026. “Something’s being made,” the…
· Ryan General
Henry Golding: James Bond role is ‘every actor’s kind of nightmare’
At the Los Angeles premiere of “The Old Guard 2” on June 25, British Malaysian actor Henry Golding spoke with People about the pressures of taking on the role of James Bond. “I think that’s every actor’s kind of nightmare,” Golding said, describing the immense cultural…
· Ryan General
Amy Wang shares update on ‘Crazy Rich Asians 2’
Screenwriter Amy Wang says the long-awaited sequel to “Crazy Rich Asians” is still in the works, but fans will need to be patient. Speaking with The Direct during the “Slanted” premiere at SXSW in March, Wang offered a rare update on the status of the romantic comedy follow-up.…
· Carl Samson
How Janet Yang is preserving the future of Asian cinema
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced the creation of the Janet Yang Endowment to Celebrate and Preserve Asian and AAPI Filmmaking, honoring the first Asian American president of the Academy whose leadership has helped transform Hollywood’s approach…
· Ryan General
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…
· Ryan General
Jon M. Chu wants ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel to be ‘worth it’ first
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu, fresh off the success of “Wicked,” confirmed that the long-anticipated sequel to “Crazy Rich Asians” remains in development but won’t proceed until it meets high expectations. Speaking on the “Crew Call” podcast, Chu emphasized, “I won’t bring everyone back…
· Bryan Ke
Elon Musk reacts to Asian American women earning more than white men
Elon Musk sparked discussions on X after sharing reported 2019 data on wage disparity that shows Asian American women as earning more than white men. Musk, 53, reposted the figures first shared by another X user, writing in the caption, “Interesting.” What it shows: The numbers,…
· Ryan General
John M. Chu gives update on ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel
John M. Chu recently shared an update on the potential for a sequel of his 2018 hit film “Crazy Rich Asians, noting that the team has yet to finalize a script. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Chu expressed his commitment to only move forward with the highly…
· Bryan Ke
Jon M. Chu misses ‘Wicked’ premiere to welcome 5th child
Jon M. Chu missed the “Wicked” premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles on Saturday as he and his wife, Kristin Hodge, welcomed their fifth child. Chu, 45, broke the news on Instagram just hours before the event, sharing a photo from his wife’s hospital room with…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh reveals she didn’t know what ‘Wicked’ was when Jon M. Chu asked her to star in it
Michelle Yeoh was clueless about “Wicked” when director Jon M. Chu first approached her about it. What she’s saying: Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the film’s Los Angeles premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Saturday, Yeoh, 62, confessed that she had no clue what…
· Bryan Ke
Jon M. Chu reveals he originally sought non-famous actors to lead ‘Wicked’
The highly anticipated film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked” almost had different lead actors if director Jon M. Chu had his way. In a recent interview with SFX magazine, Chu revealed he initially wanted to cast “no-namers” for Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba, and…
· Editorial Staff
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ returns as new show and Broadway musical
At the “House of the Dragon” premiere in Paris last week, Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content, confirmed to Variety that Jon M. Chu’s 2018 rom-com hit “Crazy Rich Asians” is being developed into a series. Bloys did not provide specific details about the project.…
· Bryan Ke
Kevin Kwan releases new novel, says ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel ‘in the works’
Kevin Kwan’s latest novel, “Lies and Weddings,” was released Tuesday. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Henry Golding reacts to Kelly Clarkson’s unintentional dirty ‘meat’ joke
Kelly Clarkson was left flustered after unintentionally dropping a dirty “meat” joke during her interview with Henry Golding on her show. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Broadway musical being developed by Jon M. Chu
A stage musical adaption of “Crazy Rich Asians” is in development from director Jon M. Chu, who will make his Broadway directorial debut with the production. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Henry Golding says ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel is ‘never happening’
Actor Henry Golding expressed skepticism regarding a potential sequel to the 2018 romance comedy film “Crazy Rich Asians.” Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Lana Condor, Andrew Koji’s ‘Worth the Wait’ gets picked up
“Worth the Wait,” the Asian American star-studded rom-com film by Lana Condor and Andrew Koji, has been picked up by The Exchange, according to a report. About the movie: Set in Seattle and Kuala Lumpur, “Worth the Wait” is a “modern approach to ‘Love Actually’ with a…
· Bryan Ke
Awkwafina to lead San Francisco’s 2024 Chinese New Year parade
Awkwafina has been tapped to head San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade as grand marshal. What she’ll do: The actor and rapper, whose real name is Nora Lum, 35, will kick off this year’s Chinese New Year Festival and Parade with the lighting of ceremonial firecrackers. She…
· Michelle De Pacina
Ronny Chieng shares full-circle moment photo with his wife in NYC
Malaysian Chinese comedian and actor Ronny Chieng shared a throwback photo with his wife in New York City, reflecting on his journey to headlining a show in the iconic city. Throwback photo: In the Instagram post uploaded last week, the 38-year-old comedian recalled the first…
· Bryan Ke
Ken Jeong, Greta Lee, Makoto Shinkai among Critics Choice Association’s honorees
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has released its complete list of honorees from the Black, Latino and Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, which include Ken Jeong and Greta Lee. Key details: Called the “Celebration of Cinema and Television: Honoring Black,…