HBO Orders Crazy Rich Asians Series

The hit comedy “Crazy Rich Asians” is officially heading to the small screen. According to Deadline, HBO has greenlit a television series adaptation of the beloved franchise.

Key stars from the 2018 feature film—including Constance Wu, Henry Golding, and Michelle Yeoh—are set to return for the show. The project is being spearheaded by the original film’s screenwriter, Adele Lim, and director Jon M. Chu.

While specific plot details remain under wraps, the series is based on Kevin Kwan’s best-selling novels. The story follows Rachel (Wu), an American-born Chinese professor who travels to Singapore with her boyfriend for his best friend’s wedding, only to discover that he (Golding) hails from one of the wealthiest families in the country.

Initial reports regarding the series emerged in the spring of 2025, with development originally housed at HBO Max. The original film debuted in 2018, becoming a major box-office sensation with a global gross of $238 million.

Source: Film.ru