'Crazy Rich Asians' Director Reveals Plans to Produce a Sequel
It’s never too early to get excited.
A Crazy Rich Asians sequel is reportedly in the works already. The film, billed as the first Hollywood movie to feature an all-Asian cast in 25 years, has attracted $35.3 million USD within only five days since its release and has amassed immense support from fans internationally.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, director Jon M. Chu is planning to gather the creative team of the first movie to produce a sequel, based on Kevin Kwan‘s second book China Rich Girlfriend from his bestselling trilogy. Said crew includes Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson of Color Force, as well as John Penotti of Ivanhoe. It’s also reported that screenwriters Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim are expected to join the production of the movie as well, although the plan isn’t set in stone.
While Warner Bros. has yet to confirm the development of a sequel or third movie, producer Simpson has previously expressed that the team has “a plan with Kevin for the next two films.”
So what could moviegoers expect from the upcoming movie? For those who’ve read the book, you’ll know that China Rich Girlfriend features Nick (Henry Golding) and Rachel’s (Constance Wu) journey to China in search for her father, in addition to further development of Charlie (Harry Shum Jr.) and Astrid’s (Gemma Chan) relationship.
Stay tuned here for more updates surrounding the possible Crazy Rich Asians sequel. In the meantime, check out the film’s trailer here if you haven’t already, and read our very own interview with actress Awkwafina (AKA Nora Lum).
