HBO Will Launch Crazy Rich Asians Series in 2027
The new eight-episode drama series will pick up the narrative immediately following the 2018 film.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Television
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HBO and Warner Bros. Television will produce a new series based on the Crazy Rich Asians franchise. The production is scheduled to begin in 2027 with the original creative team and key cast members.
Why it matters
The project reunites the core talent behind the hit 2018 film to continue a story that became a global cultural and commercial phenomenon. It marks a return to a narrative universe that spans a bestselling book trilogy and a highly successful feature film.
The original 2018 film earned over $239 million at the global box office. The source material for the adaptation, a book trilogy by Kevin Kwan, has achieved worldwide sales of more than 5 million copies.
The players
HBO
This premium television network is responsible for producing the upcoming drama series.
Adele Lim
She will serve as the showrunner and executive producer for the series adaptation.
Constance Wu
The actress is set to reprise her role from the original film as a series regular.
Henry Golding
He will return to the franchise as a series regular for the upcoming drama.
Kevin Kwan
He is the author of the original book trilogy and will serve as an executive producer on the show.
The details
The upcoming series will consist of eight episodes and will feature returning stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, and Ronny Chieng as series regulars. Adele Lim will lead the production as showrunner and executive producer, working alongside an original creative team including Jon M. Chu and Kevin Kwan.
Timeline
The original Crazy Rich Asians film was released in 2018.
Production for the new drama series is scheduled to begin in 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The series expansion follows a broader industry trend of transforming successful film franchises into extended television narratives. This move allows the studio to leverage existing intellectual property to maintain viewer engagement within a high-stakes competitive streaming landscape.
Viewers will be able to follow the continuation of the story through an eight-episode run on HBO. Production milestones leading up to the 2027 launch will dictate future platform availability and subscription requirements for fans.
The takeaway
The transition of this franchise to an eight-episode series demonstrates the enduring commercial viability of established screen properties. Fans can anticipate a direct continuation of the film's events as the production team seeks to mirror the success of the original movie.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Movieweb.
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