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· Daniel Anderson
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ star Chris Pang joins Hulu’s ‘Interior Chinatown’ series
“Crazy Rich Asians” star Chris Pang has been cast in a recurring role for Hulu’s upcoming series “Interior Chinatown.” Pang will play Older Brother, the charming and popular sibling of Jimmy O. Yang’s character Willis Wu, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
· Daniel Anderson
Ronny Chieng’s Brooklyn Nets comedy pilot axed by Hulu
Hulu has decided not to move forward with Ronny Chieng’s comedy pilot about the Brooklyn Nets. The TV series, which would have seen the 37-year-old Malaysian actor play the general manager of the Brooklyn Nets, was directed by Greg Mottola and inspired by the professional…
· Daniel Anderson
Lauren Tom joins Jimmy O. Yang, Chloe Bennet in Hulu’s ‘Interior Chinatown’
Lauren Tom will be joining the cast of Hulu’s upcoming series “Interior Chinatown.” Tom will play Betty, a successful and quick-witted real-estate agent, according to Deadline.
· William Yuk
Jimmy O. Yang to star in ‘Interior Chinatown’ series directed by Taika Watiti for Hulu
Hulu has ordered a miniseries adaptation of the novel “Interior Chinatown” to be directed by Taika Waititi and starring Jimmy O. Yang. Yang will play Willis Wu, a background character in a police procedural who is suddenly thrust into the spotlight after witnessing a crime and…
· Chandler Treon
‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War’ will stream on Hulu in US
“Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War,” which covers the final arc of Tite Kubo’s classic manga, will be available to stream on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney Plus internationally. Announced by Viz Media on Monday, the animated conclusion to Ichigo Kurosaki’s story will finally reach…
· Grace Kim
Keanu Reeves to star in his first major US television role with Hulu’s ‘Devil in the White City’
Keanu Reeves will star in an upcoming adaptation of Erik Larson’s “Devil in the White City,” Hulu announced on Thursday. “Devil in the White City” is based on the true story of Daniel H. Burnham, a successful architect, and Dr. H. H. Holmes, an infamous serial killer, whose…
· Jiselle Lee
Ally Maki gives an exclusive first look into Marvel’s new Hulu show ‘Hit Monkey’
Actress Ally Maki spoke with NextShark about starring as Haruka in the highly anticipated Marvel series “Hit-Monkey,” which comes out on Hulu on Wednesday. The show, based on the Marvel character of the same name, takes place in Japan and is centered around a Japanese snow…
· Bryan Ke
Lana Condor to star in Randall Park’s Hulu action-comedy about ‘love AND kicking ass’
“To All The Boys” film series lead Lana Condor is set to star in an action-comedy Hulu series written by Randall Park. The details: The half-hour comedy “Take Out,” which is still in development, will run under 20th Television studio, The Hollywood Reporter exclusively learned.
· Thy Nguyen
Kumail Nanjiani Developing Chippendales Dancers Origin Series on Hulu
Actor Kumail Nanjiani is set to star in and produce a limited series about the male dancers of Chippendales on Hulu. About the show: The origin series will be an eight-episode series following the story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee.
· Michelle De Pacina
John Cho to join Disney Plus’ Korean spy drama ‘Tempest’
Actors John Cho, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Christopher Gorham and Jacob Bertrand are set to join the cast of “Tempest,” a Disney Plus and Hulu Korean spy drama premiering in 2025. The series, directed by Kim Heewon and co-directed by Heo Myunghaeng, features South Korean lead actors…
· Michelle De Pacina
The army that recreated authentic feudal Japan in FX’s ‘Shogun’
FX’s historical drama “Shogun” set a record with its 25 Emmy nominations and became the second non-English language series nominated for outstanding drama. Set against the backdrop of early 17th century feudal Japan, the series’ groundbreaking achievement is attributed to an…
· Michelle De Pacina
Interview: Jenn Tran on growing up Asian in America, redefining love on ‘The Bachelorette’
Jennifer “Jenn” Tran never truly understood what a happy couple was. Coming from a broken family and bad romantic relationships in the past, she always thought love was something you had to work hard for to receive. “My parents were slamming doors, throwing things and just…
· Bryan Ke
Uncensored ‘Sailor Moon’ English dub to debut at Cartoon Network
An uncensored English dub of “Sailor Moon” will appear on TV for the first time this week as part of Adult Swim’s Toonami anime block on Cartoon Network. Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Naruto’ studio president: Censorship of anime weakens its global popularity
The president of the anime studio behind “Naruto” and “Bleach” believes that self-censoring anime to appeal to overseas audiences will ultimately hurt its global appeal and make the content “boring.” Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The Contestant’ doc reveals true story of unwitting Japanese reality star isolated in a room for over a year
“The Contestant,” which tells the true story of a Japanese reality television star who endured over a year of isolation in a room while stripped naked, will be available to stream on Hulu in May. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Jenn Tran: What to know about the first Asian American ‘Bachelorette’
Jenn Tran made “Bachelor” history Monday night after being named as the first Asian American lead of “The Bachelorette.” Described as “a sweet and compassionate woman who has dedicated her life to helping others,” the 26-year-old made it to the top 6 of the latest “Bachelor”…
· Carl Samson
Jenn Tran makes TV history as first Asian lead of ‘The Bachelorette’
Jennifer “Jenn” Tran has been named the first Asian American lead of “The Bachelorette.” Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
An-Li Bogan on navigating race, identity in ‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’
Drawn to clever scripts and challenging characters, Taiwanese Irish actress An-Li Bogan landed her first feature film role in writer, director and producer Kobi Libii’s satirical comedy “The American Society of Magical Negroes.” The film, distributed by Focus Features and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Behind the scenes of FX’s ‘Shogun’: The unseen army recreating authentic feudal Japan
Against the backdrop of early 17th century feudal Japan in the FX series “Shogun” lies an unseen army who has meticulously crafted the show’s historical richness and authenticity. As the highly anticipated series braces audiences for a journey back to feudal Japan — a time of…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó’ director Sean Wang on authenticity over acclaim
The Academy Award-nominated short film “Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó” was born out of the emotional juxtaposition of joy and silliness amid the backdrop of anti-Asian hate crimes. First-generation Taiwanese American director Sean Wang, who had been living in New York City for over five…