Jon M. Chu teasesCrazy Rich AsiansTV series, says it will explore more characters: 'Just a movie wasn't doing it'

Chu and the film’s co-writer Adele Lim are on board for the Max series adaptation.

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Break out the celebratory Mahjong:Crazy Rich Asiansis heading to television.

Speaking withThe Hollywood Reporteron the red carpet at the2025 Academy Awards, Chu teased the TV adaptation.

Constance Wu and Henry Golding in “Crazy Rich Asians."

Constance Wu and Henry Golding.Credit:Sanja Bucko/Warner Bros. Pictures/courtesy Everett

We needed more real estate, that was the reality, said the filmmaker.

Jon M. Chu attends the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California.

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