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Henry Golding Says a ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Series Is in the Works — And Yes, the Original Cast Might Be Back [VIDEO]

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If you’re like me and still rewatch Crazy Rich Asians whenever you need a feel-good escape filled with love, luxury, and a little family chaos — we’ve finally got an update worth getting excited about.

Henry Golding, our forever Nick Young, just confirmed that a Crazy Rich Asians series adaptation is officially in the works at Max. And while there’s no green light just yet, the wheels are definitely turning.

“Something’s being made,” Golding shared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. “I think we’re actually going to do a series. That’s what they’re trying to give us… aiming for like first quarter, even, next year.”

While he admitted he hasn’t seen any scripts yet, he said he’s heard good things. And just days earlier, at The Old Guard 2 premiere in LA, Golding mentioned he got a text from Adele Lim — who co-wrote the original film and is now leading the series as showrunner — saying the writing process is well underway.

“They’re working on the pilot and figuring out where the series could go,” he added.

Now, if you’re wondering: Is this replacing the sequel we’ve all been waiting on? Not exactly. According to Deadline, this new series is not meant to take the place of the follow-up film — it’s its own project, still rooted in Kevin Kwan’s bestselling novels.

Behind the scenes, Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu and author Kevin Kwan are both executive producing alongside Lim. And Chu’s already made it clear: he won’t bring everyone back unless it’s really worth it. “There’s too much on the line for everybody,” he told Deadline. “I want the best thing. I want it to be worthy of what Crazy Rich Asians one was.”

As of February, several original cast members — including Constance Wu, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, and Awkwafina — were in early talks about possibly returning for the series. So yes, there’s hope we’ll get more of the original gang.

For those who need a refresher (or a reason to hit play again), the 2018 film followed NYU professor Rachel Chu (Wu) as she travels to Singapore with her boyfriend Nick (Golding) — only to find out he’s basically Singaporean royalty. The movie was heartfelt, visually stunning, and full of unforgettable moments (mahjong scene, anyone?). It made history at the box office, earning over $239 million worldwide and becoming the first major studio film in 25 years to feature a majority Asian cast.

It’s been six years, and the movie still holds up — whether you’re watching for the romance, the fashion, the aunties, or just a comfort rewatch that never disappoints.

So yes, the series is still a little ways off. But if it means we get to step back into that world again — with the right team and the care it deserves — I’ll be right here, ready with my dumplings and a rewatch of the original on standby.

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