Jon M. Chu on Crazy Rich Asians TV Series

Jon M. Chu, director of the 2018 film 'Crazy Rich Asians', announced that a TV series adaptation is in development by Max, based on Kevin Kwan's novels. The series will allow for more extensive storytelling, exploring multiple characters in depth, which a feature film format couldn't accommodate. Adele Lim, the co-writer of the original film who left the planned sequel over pay disparity issues, will return as the showrunner. While a sequel film has been stalled, Chu hasn't ruled it out, indicating the TV series isn't necessarily a replacement but a way to expand the narrative. The show will specifically continue the story of Rachel Chu and Nick Young and aims to bring back characters from the original cast. The project promises to delve deeper into the rich, diverse world originally created by Kwan and brought to life by the beloved film.