HBO greenlights Crazy Rich Asians series with Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Michelle Yeoh

The streaming service confirmed the series will continue the story after the 2018 film, with Adele Lim as showrunner.

By Felo News Desk · Published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:29:08 GMT

HBO announced on Thursday that it has ordered an original drama series titled Crazy Rich Asians, bringing back the film’s lead actors Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Ronny Chieng and Michelle Yeoh.

What happened

The series order was posted on HBO’s social‑media accounts on 2026‑10‑08, confirming a eight‑episode, one‑hour format that will continue the story after the 2018 movie and draw from Kevin Kwan’s novels. Production is slated to begin in 2027.

What the reports add

Rolling Stone noted that the project will be an HBO Original Series and that Adele Lim, co‑writer of the 2018 film, will serve as showrunner and executive producer, citing Variety.
The Los Angeles Times reported that Lim will share executive‑producer duties with Kevin Kwan, director Jon M. Chu and the film’s producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson.
The Times also mentioned that HBO’s order came just days after Warner Bros. Discovery closed a $111 billion merger with Paramount Skydance.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the series order follows a year‑long period in which Golding said he and other collaborators had reconvened to discuss the franchise’s future, including a meeting with Lim.
The outlet recalled that a planned sequel fell apart in 2019 after Lim departed over pay‑disparity concerns.

What was said

“It’s a ‘Crazy Rich’ family reunion! This series is the sequel we’ve been waiting for, but instead of just one movie, we get eight episodes to delve into the characters and worlds of Kevin Kwan’s brilliant books,”

Lim told Rolling Stone, emphasizing the expanded storytelling possibilities.

How it came about

The 2018 Crazy Rich Asians film was highlighted as the first major studio release with an all‑Asian cast, a milestone both outlets referenced when framing HBO’s decision to extend the franchise to television. The move builds on that cultural impact and on the ongoing visibility of its stars, such as Golding’s recent narration role for the upcoming Thomas & Friends series (see article).

Key facts

HBO ordered an eight‑episode Crazy Rich Asians series starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Ronny Chieng and Michelle Yeoh. (latimes.com)
Production is scheduled to begin in 2027. (latimes.com)
Adele Lim will serve as showrunner and executive producer. (rollingstone.com)
The series will continue the story after the 2018 film, based on Kevin Kwan’s books. (latimes.com)