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Crazy Rich Asians Transitions to HBO Max Series with Production Planned for Q1 2026

Showrunner Adele Lim is overseeing script development with the original creative team ahead of a first-quarter 2026 filming start.

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Overview

  • Henry Golding confirmed on Watch What Happens Live that the Crazy Rich Asians series is in active development and described the scripts as promising.
  • The production is targeting a start date in the first quarter of 2026.
  • A development room is led by showrunner Adele Lim, with Jon M. Chu and author Kevin Kwan set as executive producers.
  • Early discussions are underway with original cast members, including Constance Wu, to return for the television adaptation.
  • The series will draw from Kevin Kwan’s bestselling novels and will unfold alongside a planned feature sequel rather than replace it.