A TV version of the popular movie Crazy Rich Asians is now in the works at Max. Adele Lim, who co-wrote the film that came out in 2018, will be the main person in charge of the show. Jon M. Chu, who directed the movie, will also be back, this time as one of the show’s executive producers.
Similarly to the film, the TV series is based on the book series by Kevin Kwan with the same title. The first book, Crazy Rich Asians, was released in 2013, followed by China Rich Girlfriend in 2015 and Rich People Problems in 2017. Kwan, who was also involved in the 2018 movie, will have a key role in the Max series, which is being brought to life by Warner Bros TV.
It is currently unclear whether any of the film’s cast members will return for the TV series.
Aside from her work on Crazy Rich Asians, Lim is recognized for directing the 2023 comedy Joy Ride, which was her first feature film as a director. She also wrote the script for Disney’s 2021 production Raya and the Last Dragon. Lim is currently busy directing and producing The Princess Diaries 3 featuring Anne Hathaway. Some of Lim’s previous TV projects include One Tree Hill and Private Practice. She is represented by Paradigm and Ginsburg, Daniels, Kallis.
Chu, the director behind the 2024 film adaptation of Wicked and its upcoming sequel Wicked: For Good, has previously helmed films like In the Heights, two Step Up installments, and G.I. Joe: Retaliation. He is represented by Artists First, UTA, Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher, and ID PR.
Kwan’s other novels include Sex and Vanity (2020) and Lies and Weddings (2024). He is represented by CAA and attorney Peter Nichols at Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Feldman, Rogal, Shikora & Clark, Inc.
The Crazy Rich Asians series will be executive produced by Lim through her production company, 100 Tigers, alongside Naia Cucukov. Chu will also executive produce via his company, Electric Somewhere, with Kwan, Nina Jacobson, and Brad Simpson serving as executive producers through their Color Force banner, which developed and produced the original film.
SK Global Entertainment will produce the series, with Chloe Dan overseeing the project for the company.
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