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· Ryan General
Gemma Chan and Harry Shum Jr. to star in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ spinoff
Warner Bros. has greenlit a “Crazy Rich Asians” spinoff that centers on Gemma Chan’s character Astrid Young Teo and her relationship with Charlie Wu, played by Harry Shum Jr. The untitled project is currently in early development, with Emmy-nominated TV producer and screenwriter…
· Carl Samson
‘Crazy Rich Asians 2’ sets writer Amy Wang to replace Adele Lim, Peter Chiarelli following pay controversy
Chinese Australian writer Amy Wang will replace Adele Lim and Peter Chiarelli as the sole screenwriter for the highly-anticipated sequel to “Crazy Rich Asians.” Lim exited the planned back-to-back sequel projects in 2019 after being offered only $110,000, in contrast to…
· Bryan Ke
Singaporean actor Beatrice Chien who played Nick Young’s nanny in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ passes away at 81
Veteran Singaporean actor Beatrice Chien, who appeared in films such as “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Ramen Teh,” passed away from pancreatic cancer on Tuesday at the age of 81. The details: Chien’s death was announced on her personal Facebook page, according to The Straits Times.
· Ryan General
Henry Golding Hints at Why ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequel Has Been Delayed
Actor Henry Golding hinted why the highly-anticipated sequel for the 2018 hit “Crazy Rich Asians” has long been delayed during a recent interview with Insider. Getting started: Golding, who plays the film’s lead male character, Nick Young, said in jest that Warner Bros. would…
· Ryan General
Jon M. Chu Says He Should Have Made Brown Characters ‘More Human’ in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu has addressed criticisms on his treatment of South Asian characters in his 2018 film “Crazy Rich Asians,” which featured an entirely Asian cast. Better roles: Chu, who has been criticized for casting Brown actors as domestic workers in the hit film, told…
· South Coast Plaza
NextShark, South Coast Plaza Present Virtual ‘Moon Festival’ Feat. Katherine Ho of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
NextShark and South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA are proud to present the Virtual Autumn Harvest Festival that is now available to stream below: The event, which streamed on Facebook on Monday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m., features seven cultural performances from international…
· Bryan Ke
Sony Pictures Picks Up ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Author’s Latest Book for Possible Movie
“Crazy Rich Asians” author Kevin Kwan’s new novel, “Sex and Vanity,” was picked up by Sony Pictures and SK Global Entertainment as a potential movie earlier in July. “Sex and Vanity” follows the story of Lucie Tang Churchill, a half-Asian and half-English American heiress who…
· Carl Samson
‘This is F-ed Up’: Director Jon M. Chu Slams Fake Casting Call for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequels
“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu has lambasted an internet scam calling for Asian actors to audition for roles in the upcoming sequels of the 2018 blockbuster film. The false notice, which arrived in the form of a sketchy press release, reportedly came from a Twitter user…
· Lesley Ann
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Propelled Asians Forward – Coronavirus Brought That to a Screeching Halt
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Lumiscript. The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the author. Two days ago, I sat down in the midst of the quarantine monotony and watched one of my favorite movies — “Crazy Rich Asians.” As I sat and…
· Carl Samson
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Star Nico Santos’ Mother Recovers From COVID-19
Nico Santos’ mother has recovered from COVID-19. The “Crazy Rich Asians” star shared the good news in an Instagram post on Sunday, a week after he had lost his stepfather to the deadly virus.
· Carl Samson
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Star Nico Santos ‘Devastated’ as Stepdad Dies, Mom Suffers From COVID-19
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to correctly report that Santos’ mother was recovering from COVID-19, not his stepmother. Nico Santos announced the death of his stepfather from COVID-19, which has now killed more than 2,100 people in the U.S.
· Carl Samson
Brenda Song Claims She Wasn’t ‘Asian Enough’ for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’, Jon M. Chu Responds
“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu responded to Brenda Song’s statement that she failed to audition for the blockbuster film because she was not “Asian enough” for its production team. In a new interview with Teen Vogue, the “Dollface” star revealed that while she is a fan…
· Jin Hyun
CNET Mistakes ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Actor Chris Pang for Simu Liu in Embarrassing Mix Up
A CNET review of the newly-released “Charlie’s Angels” film mixed up Australian actor Chris Pang with “Kim’s Convenience” star Simu Liu. The review referenced Pang’s villainous character, Jonny Smith, stating:
· Carl Samson
Jon M. Chu Stands With Adele Lim Over ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Pay Disparity
“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu published an open letter in solidarity with Adele Lim, one of the film’s two screenwriters who decided to leave the sequels after being offered significantly less pay compared to her co-writer. It’s unclear when exactly Lim left the…
· Carl Samson
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Writer Quits After Learning White Male Co-Writer Was Offered Over 8X More Money
Progress has been slow for the highly-anticipated, back-to-back sequels of Jon M. Chu’s “Crazy Rich Asians” after co-writer Adele Lim reportedly left the project over a massive pay disparity issue. Lim, who worked with Peter Chiarelli in adapting Kevin Kwan’s best-selling novel…
· Ryan General
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Director and Cast Buy Out Theaters For Awkwafina’s ‘The Farewell’
“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu and the hit film’s cast expressed their support for Awkwafina’s new film “The Farewell” by buying out theaters as part of the #GoldOpen movement. The initiative, which aims to ensure opening weekend success for films featuring people of…
· Editorial Staff
Constance Wu’s Iconic Dress From ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is Being Donated to the Smithsonian Museum
Constance Wu’s blue gown that she wore in “Crazy Rich Asians” will be donated by Marchesa to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington. The dress will be presented on Saturday, May 18 in Los Angeles at the first annual “The Party: A Smithsonian…
· Benny Luo
A Crazy Rich Conversation With ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Growing up as a Chinese-American, finding role models who looked like me on the big screen was always difficult. I saw many movies with all-Asian casts, but they were all Asian, not Asian American. There were movies with Asian leads like “The Replacement Killers” with Chow…
· Bryan Ke
Jeweler Creates $139,000 Chopsticks For Actual Crazy Rich Asians
A jeweler in Gold Coast, Australia has created one of the most expensive chopsticks in the world with a selling price of $198,500 Australian dollars ($139,000). The 18-carat gold chopsticks are created by master goldsmith Paul Amey of Erotic Jewellery Company in Australia.
· Bryan Ke
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Director Jon M. Chu Reveals the Time He Snuck Into the Oscars
A celebrity or filmmaker’s first time at the Oscars marks a memorable occasion, and for “Crazy Rich Asians” director, Jon M. Chu, his memory attending his first Academy Awards is a different kind of memorable. Many celebrities receive their access into the Academy Awards through…