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Crazy Rich Asians Sequel Transforms Into TV Series

10/23/2025

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Director Jon M. Chu confirmed the Crazy Rich Asians sequel will be reimagined as a TV series, drawing on Kevin Kwan's China Rich Girlfriend after the film earned over $200 million on a $30 million budget.
The project shifts from a planned film trilogy to television, with Adele Lim returning as showrunner.
No cast has been confirmed yet.

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Story summary

Director Jon M. Chu confirmed the Crazy Rich Asians sequel will be reimagined as a TV series, drawing on Kevin Kwan's China Rich Girlfriend after the film earned over $200 million on a $30 million budget.
The project shifts from a planned film trilogy to television, with Adele Lim returning as showrunner.
No cast has been confirmed yet.