Crazy Rich Asians HBO series

Pop culture · Heat 1.0 / 10 · 2 shows · 4m airtime

HBO ordered an eight-episode Crazy Rich Asians series on October 9, 2026, with the original film cast returning and Adele Lim, co-writer of the 2018 movie, as showrunner and executive producer. Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronnie Chieng are series regulars, with Michelle Yeoh recurring. The discussion turns on the long wait since the 2018 film and the abandoned sequel, and on whether the series format serves Kevin Kwan's books better than a rushed second film would have. Gemma Chan, Awkwafina and Ken Jeong are absent from the announcement, though more original cast may still join.

How 2 podcasts covered it

1. Chicks in the Office, 2026-10-09 (54:41 to 57:18)
   Argues the series fits the books better
   Covers the HBO series order for Crazy Rich Asians: eight episodes, the original cast returning, Michelle Yeoh recurring, Adele Lim as showrunner. The reaction is relief after years of a stalled sequel, with the hosts arguing the series format fits the books better than a rushed second film.
   New angle: HBO has ordered an eight-episode Crazy Rich Asians series with the original film cast returning.
2. Entertainment Tonight, 2026-10-10 (15:00 to 16:33)
   Adds the missing original cast
   Reports the HBO series order and adds casting detail: Gemma Chan, Awkwafina and Ken Jeong are absent from the announcement, though ET hears more original cast could still join. Also notes the show picks up after the airplane proposal and shoots next year.
   New angle: Gemma Chan, Awkwafina and Ken Jeong are missing from the series announcement, though more original cast may still join.