Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran Star in 'The Wedding Banquet' Premiering April 18

The new reimagining of 'The Wedding Banquet,' directed by Andrew Ahn and co-written with original screenwriter James Schamus, updates Ang Lee’s classic with a heartfelt and comedic exploration of chosen family and queer joy. The story centers on Lee (Lily Gladstone) and Angela (Kelly Marie Tran), a couple navigating IVF, and their friends Chris (Bowen Yang) and Min (Han Gi-Chan), whose green card marriage scheme becomes complicated by familial expectations and cultural pressures. The cast, including Joan Chen and Oscar-winner Youn Yuh-jung, bonded deeply during filming, mirroring the film’s themes of community and belonging. Both Gladstone and Tran highlighted the significance of queer representation and the importance of portraying joy and complexity in LGBTQ+ stories. The film, which premiered at Sundance, stands as a meaningful reimagining rather than a straightforward remake, resonating with audiences through its modern context and emotional authenticity.