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Gemma Chan and Harry Shum Jr. omitted from HBO’s Crazy Rich Asians series announcement
Fans note the absence of Gemma Chan’s Astrid and Harry Shum Jr.’s Charlie Wu from the HBO series reveal.
By Felo News Desk · Published
HBO confirmed an eight‑episode Crazy Rich Asians sequel series on Oct. 12, with returning stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Michelle Yeoh, but the announcement did not mention Gemma Chan or Harry Shum Jr., who play Astrid and her love interest Charlie Wu in the 2018 film.
According to Bustle, Chan’s character has a pivotal arc in the movie and the mid‑credits scene introduces Shum’s character, yet neither were listed among the confirmed cast. The outlet suggests the omission could mean their casting will be announced later, but fans question why the series would proceed without the characters.
Series creator Adele Lim, who co‑wrote the film, is set to serve as showrunner, and director Jon M. Chu will act as executive producer. Production is slated to begin in 2027, with a premiere date still unannounced.
Key facts
- HBO announced an eight‑episode Crazy Rich Asians sequel series without Gemma Chan or Harry Shum Jr. (bustle.com)
- Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Michelle Yeoh are confirmed to return. (bustle.com)
- Adele Lim will serve as showrunner and Jon M. Chu as executive producer. (bustle.com)
- Production is scheduled to begin in 2027. (bustle.com)
Sources
- [1] bustle.com — originally reported as “The ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Show Is Missing Its Best Character”
