Constance Wu Teases Crazy Rich Asians HBO Series
The eight-episode series picks up after the 2018 film, with Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng returning as series regulars.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Celebrities
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Actress Constance Wu revealed details about the upcoming HBO Crazy Rich Asians series at the opening night of A Few Good Men in New York City. HBO confirmed in October that Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng will return as series regulars.
Why it matters
The series extends a film that grossed about $239 million worldwide in 2018. Its cast and production plans signal how the franchise is being carried onto television.
The 2018 Crazy Rich Asians film grossed about $239 million worldwide, the benchmark for the eight-episode HBO follow-up. Filming is scheduled to begin next year in New York City, but no premiere date has been announced.
The players
Constance Wu
Constance Wu is an American actress known for her lead role in the television series Fresh Off the Boat and for starring in Crazy Rich Asians.
HBO
HBO is the premium American cable and streaming network that produces and distributes the Crazy Rich Asians series.
The details
Wu has read some scripts and said several characters from the film appear in them, though those characters are not series regulars. Michelle Yeoh will appear in a recurring role, and the series picks up after the events of the 2018 film.
Timeline
2018: Crazy Rich Asians film released.
October 2026: HBO confirmed Wu, Golding and Chieng as series regulars.
November 9, 2026: Wu revealed series details at the A Few Good Men opening.
2027: Filming scheduled to begin in New York City.
Franchise Extension
The HBO series follows the 2018 Crazy Rich Asians film, which grossed about $239 million worldwide and carried its cast into a television continuation. Returning stars Wu, Golding and Chieng are the link between the feature and the new eight-episode season.
The series is planned for HBO, so viewers will need an HBO subscription or access through its streaming service once it launches. No release date has been set, so audiences cannot yet plan when to watch.
The takeaway
Viewers who enjoyed the 2018 film can track the series through HBO's announcements, since the returning cast and recurring roles signal continuity with the original story. Checking official HBO channels is the most reliable way to catch the premiere date once it is set.
What happens next
Filming is scheduled to begin next year in New York City, with production details expected as the series moves into production.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The News International.
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