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Time Out
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
5 Jimmy O. Yang movies and shows to watch if you aren't going to his Hong Kong stand-up show
How did the scramble for Jimmy O. Yang tickets go for you? If you managed to grab tickets to see the Hong Kong-American comedian's first Asian show, then good for you! If, however, you're part of the many fans who were left disappointed, then at least we're in the same boat. Read on for a list of movies and TV shows to watch starring O. Yang – at least you'll still get some chuckles this way! Crazy Rich Asians (2018) Arguably the one movie that put Jimmy O. Yang on most people's radars. This romcom box office hit put Singapore on everyone's travel bucket list, and was the first film out of a major Hollywood studio to feature a majority cast of Chinese descent. For those who haven't yet seen it (where have you been hiding?) the film follows Rachel Chu (played by Constance Wu) who meets her boyfriend Nick's (Henry Golding) family, only to find out that they're wealthy enough to be modern-day Singaporean royalty. Jimmy O. Yang stars as Bernard Tai, Nick's obnoxious friend. Love Hard (2021) Christmastime is full of cheesy movies, and this one should be on your list. A portmanteau of two of the most-loved Christmas movies – Love Actually and Die Hard – Love Hard follows Natalie (played by Nina Dobrev) who travels to surprise her online crush for Christmas, only to find she has been catfished. Josh is actually Jimmy O. Yang, using photos of his hunky friend Tag (Darren Barnet), but he asks Natalie to pretend to be his girlfriend for the holidays in return for setting her up with Tag. Obviously, misunderstandings and hilarity ensue, wrapped up with a sweet ending. The Monkey King (2023) There have been many adaptations of the classic Chinese story Journey to the West, but this is a new animated rendition for Netflix that was selected as the closing film at the 22nd New York Asian Film Festival, and also features a host of Asian-American actors in its cast. O. Yang voices the titular character of the Monkey King, who sets out on a riotous journey to prove his worth, challenge the gods, and gain immortality. A fun action-packed romp that delves into the back story of one of the most well-known characters in Chinese culture. The Opening Act (2020) This movie is probably the closest you'll get to seeing O. Yang's comedy show from home, since he stars as Will Chu, a young man who wants to become a stand-up comedian. He later has the opportunity to emcee a comedy show and open for his stand-up hero Billy G (played by Cedric the Entertainer), and has to decide whether to continue his safe life path or throw caution to the wind and pursue his passion. The cast of The Opening Act features plenty of other American comedians and comedic actors such as Ken Jeong, Alex Moffat, Russell Peters, Iliza Shlesinger, Bill Burr, and more. Interior Chinatown (2024) This Hulu comedy-drama series is based on Charles Yu's novel of the same name, and follows Willis Wu, a waiter at a Chinese restaurant named the Golden Palace. Unbeknownst to him, he is actually just a background character in a fictional police crime drama, literally labelled sad things as 'Generic Asian Man' or 'Background Oriental Male'. But when Wu decides to investigate his brother's disappearance, he starts to uncover secrets and understand the machinations behind his fake Chinatown. Interior Chinatown also sees O. Yang reuniting with his Crazy Rich Asians costar Ronny Chieng, who plays Fatty Choi, Wu's best friend.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Emma Roberts, Luke Wilson & Heather Graham To Star In Rom-Com ‘Getting Rid Of Matthew' From ‘Purple Hearts' & ‘Gossip Girl' Outfit Alloy; Architect Launching For Cannes
EXCLUSIVE: Emma Roberts (Holidate), Luke Wilson (Legally Blonde) and Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) are aboard for comedy romance Getting Rid of Matthew, adapted by writer-director Hernán Jiménez (Love Hard) from Jane Fallon's novel. Alloy Entertainment (Purple Hearts) have developed the script and are producing. Architect have launched worldwide sales ahead of Cannes. Pic is due to shoot in October 2025, in Toronto, Canada. More from Deadline Will Poulter, Kit Connor & Manu Ríos To Star In Medieval Zombie Horror 'Rapture' For Elevation, 2AM & Brookstreet; HanWay Launching Sales For Cannes Jeremy Allen White, Mandy Patinkin & Isabella Rossellini Set For Jeremiah Zagar's 'The Painted Bride' As Charades, New Europe & WME Independent Board Sales - Cannes Market Angelina Jolie To Star In 'Anxious People' For 'A Man Called Otto' & 'World War Z' Director Marc Forster, Hope Studios & Black Bear - Cannes Market Hot Project Roberts stars as Helen, 'a young woman who follows her heart: it's led her to the bright lights of New York and to her dream job. And now it leads to Matthew (Luke Wilson): her brilliant, charismatic, impossibly confident boss. But Matthew's also married: to the long-suffering Sophie (Heather Graham), and so the ensuing affair must remain a secret. 'Helen thinks confronting Matthew will solve the problem, but when he turns up at her doorstep – dishevelled, crying, and with all his worldly possessions – having dumped Sophie, Helen realises she's stuck living with a middle-aged baby, a self-obsessed man with arrested development who's spectacularly falling into a mid-life crisis, and who has a hell of a lot of bad habits.' Costa Rican filmmaker Hernán Jiménez adapted the script and will direct. The film follows his Netflix romcom Love Hard, starring Nina Dobrev. Jiménez's credits include the screenplay for Amazon's A Million Miles Away, starring Michael Pena. Leslie Morgenstein and Elysa Koplovitz Dutton will produce through Alloy Entertainment. Former TV producer Fallon has written twelve novels, including her debut Getting Rid of Matthew which was published in 2007 and swiftly became a UK top 10 bestseller. It has since been translated into more than 20 languages. Architect's Calum Gray said: 'Getting Rid of Matthew is a delicious, subversive and riotously funny comedy about the dangers of getting what you asked for. Anchored by three beloved comedy performers, the film will be an escapist Saturday night treat, and a repeat watch for modern global audiences.' Jiménez commented: 'I read Jane's novel in a single-sitting – it has such a livewire energy to it, and she completely inhabits the chaotic, loveable and mischievous Helen. Audiences are going to fall in love with Emma in the role, and delight in her increasingly manic attempts to ditch Matthew!' Alloy has produced three films in a row for Netflix, including the Adam Sandler comedy You Are SO Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, Sabrina Carpenter's Work It! and Sofia Carson's Purple Hearts, along with box office genre hit Tarot for Sony. On the TV side, Alloy has produced Netflix's You, starring Penn Badgley, both iterations of Gossip Girl, the Pretty Little Liars franchise and The Vampire Diaries, and its successful spinoffs The Originals and Legacies. Best of Deadline Brad Pitt's Apple 'F1' Movie: Everything We Know So Far Everything We Know About 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 So Far 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
