Crazy Rich Asians to Return as HBO Max Series with Original Cast

HBO Max announces 'Crazy Rich Asians' TV series with Michelle Yeoh, Constance Wu, and Henry Golding returning in 2027.

October 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — The iconic film ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is set to make a comeback as a new television series on HBO Max, featuring the original cast reprising their roles.

The streaming platform announced the news on social media, revealing that the project will begin production in 2027. The ensemble cast, including Michelle Yeoh, Constance Wu, and Henry Golding, will return for the series, which promises to expand the world of the 2018 blockbuster.

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Directed by Jon M. Chu, the original film was celebrated as a milestone for Asian representation in Hollywood. It featured the first all-Asian cast in a major Hollywood movie in over two decades and grossed more than $230 million worldwide. The upcoming series, based on Kevin Kwan’s novels, will follow Rachel Chu as she navigates the opulent world of Nick Young’s family, with eight episodes expected to explore new adventures.

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