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HBO greenlights Crazy Rich Asians TV series with returning original cast members

The network ordered an eight-episode continuation led by original stars and showrunner Adele Lim.

Updated Oct 9, 2026 · 12:31 UTC3 reports

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HBO has officially ordered a television series sequel to the 2018 film Crazy Rich Asians.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Original film stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, and Ronny Chieng will return as series regulars, while Michelle Yeoh joins in a recurring role.[Variety]
Film co-writer Adele Lim is attached as showrunner and executive producer, with production slated to commence in 2027.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]

HBO gave an official series order to a television continuation of Crazy Rich Asians.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
Constance Wu, Henry Golding, and Ronny Chieng have joined as series regulars, while Michelle Yeoh will appear in a recurring capacity.[Variety]
The 2018 movie co-writer Adele Lim will serve as showrunner and executive producer for the project.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
Filming for the series is slated to begin in 2027.[The Hollywood Reporter]
The original 2018 feature film generated more than $239 million globally against a reported production budget of $30 million.[Variety]

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