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Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Crazy Rich Asians 2' will be more than just a sequel; the director Jon M. Chu has bigger plans
Once in a blue moon, a rom-com hits the silver screen and sways the audience, leaving a smile behind. One such film, 'Crazy Rich Asians' (2018), left an indelible mark with its gushing romantic scenes and the drama that skipped a heartbeat or ten. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Now, it's getting more than a mere sequel. How would the 'Crazy Rich Asians' world return? When 'Crazy Rich Asians' was released, the film not only explored the rom-com genre, but it also sparked conversations about Asian representation in Hollywood . With the dramatic 'fairytale' script and relatable characters, Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) and Nick Young (Henry Golding) instantly became the favourites; in fact, they became the comfort characters. Now, with the sass of Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh), and the adorable pair, Rachel and Nick, the world of 'Crazy Rich Asians' is returning to dive deeper into the glamorous love story. Director confirmed that the sequel will be more than just 2 hours. It would be a whole new TV series with episodes, and not a mere feature film. During the 'Another Simple Favor' screening, Henry Golding confirmed that the project is finally in the works. What is likely to happen in 'Crazy Rich Asians 2'? While the film followed the story of Rachel Chu and her travel to Singapore to meet her boyfriend, Nick Young's crazy rich family. The series looks forward to turning up the fiery notch and involving a lot more drama. The episodes would be based on the second and third books in Kevin Kwan 's trilogy, ' China Rich Girlfriend ' and ' Rich People Problems .' Focusing on Rachel's journey to find her long-lost biological father, the setting would be around mainland China, according to the Cosmopolitan. The series would explore the higher stakes around Rachel's life with her parents, and with a core of emotional storytelling.
Tatler Asia
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
What to watch: 6 shows that celebrate Asian American and Pacific islander stories
2. 'Crazy Rich Asians' (2018) When Chinese-American professor Rachel Chu accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore, she discovers his family is obscenely wealthy—and that his mother considers her utterly unsuitable. Adapted from Kevin Kwan's bestselling novel, the box office hit is the first major Hollywood studio film with an all-Asian cast in 25 years. Beyond showcasing jaw-dropping opulence, the film explores distinctly Asian hierarchies, the weight of familial obligation, and the tension between those who migrated and those who remained. The mahjong showdown between Rachel and matriarch Eleanor Young (played by Michelle Yeoh) remains a masterclass in storytelling, communicating volumes through the strategic positioning of tiles. Also read: Everything we know so far about the 'Crazy Rich Asians' sequel 3. 'Saving Face' (2004) Among the groundbreaking Asian romance films, Saving Face revolves around Wil Pang, a Chinese-American surgeon juggling her mother's expectations, her community's traditions, and her growing feelings for a ballet dancer. Long before representation was a Hollywood buzzword, Wu crafted this tender exploration of lesbian identity within the constraints of a traditional Chinese-American community in New York. When Wil's widowed mother arrives pregnant and unmarried at her doorstep, both women find themselves navigating shame, secrecy, and the possibility of redemption. Saving Face has become a touchstone for Asian-American queer cinema—and a thoughtful choice for what to watch if you're seeking powerful, under-the-radar love stories. 4. 'Shōgun' (2024) When a mysterious European ship washes ashore in 17th-century Japan, English pilot John Blackthorne becomes entangled in the power struggle that will determine Japan's future. FX's TV adaptation of James Clavell's novel marks a revolutionary shift in how Japanese feudal history is presented to Western audiences. With most of the dialogue in subtitled Japanese, the series meticulously recreates the Edo period, from the political machinations of rival daimyo to the social codes governing every interaction. Hiroyuki Sanada, who also serves as producer, brings gravitas to Lord Toranaga, while Anna Sawai, in her Emmy-winning role as Lady Mariko, portrays the constraints placed on even the more influential women in feudal Japan. If you're browsing what to watch this week, Shōgun is a visually stunning and culturally grounded pick. Also read: Who is Anna Sawai? Get to know the first Japanese woman to win an Emmy for best drama actress 5. 'Never Have I Ever' (2020-2023) High schooler Devi Vishwakumar's quest for popularity and romance is complicated by grief over her father's death and familial expectations as a first-generation Indian-American. Mindy Kaling's semi-autobiographical Netflix series reinvents the teen comedy by placing a brown girl with anger issues at its centre. From navigating cultural customs to dealing with comparisons to more successful cousins, the show explores the nuances of growing up Indian in American suburbia. Tennis legend John McEnroe as the unexpected narrator perfectly complements Devi's hot-headed personality. The show's frank discussion of arranged marriages, Hindu traditions, and intergenerational trauma provides specificity without being didactic. Also read: Exclusive: Netflix's 'Never Have I Ever' star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan talks season two 6. 'Moana' (2016) In an effort to save her island, a Polynesian chieftain's daughter embarks on an ocean voyage with the help of ancient wayfinding traditions and a reluctant demigod. The film's Oceanic Trust, composed of Pacific Islander experts, ensured that Polynesian wayfinding wasn't just a plot device but the spiritual backbone of the narrative. Their feedback helped shape the film down to the small details in Moana singing to the ocean and Maui recounting his feats through his tattoos. The soundtrack, which weaves Samoan, Tokelauan, and Tuvaluan lyrics with contemporary elements, amplifies this cultural specificity. Following the success of the original film and its 2024 sequel, anticipation builds for next year's live-action adaptation, which brings back Dwayne Johnson as Maui and debuts Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana. If you're looking for what to watch as a family while celebrating Pacific Islander heritage, Moana remains a joyful, generation-spanning favourite.
South China Morning Post
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
From The Great Gatsby to Crazy Rich Asians, stories about privilege and why we love them
Part of what makes novels so appealing is how they allow us to step into the lives of others. Advertisement This allows us to not only escape the real world – like in science fiction and fantasy – but also to see the real world through a new lens. To see – to feel and experience – what it is like to live a completely different life, even if only for a moment. This is why many people are drawn to stories of the rich and famous, people whose lives seem so far out of reach. But what these stories reveal, more often than not, is how similar their experiences feel. Yes, they may attend extravagant galas, live in luxurious mansions and fly on private aeroplanes, but underneath they are still human. And readers find they share many of the same feelings and motivations, the same flaws and fears. A still from the 2018 movie adaptation of Kevin Kwan's novel Crazy Rich Asians. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures The following six volumes – both novels and short story collections, modern and historical – dive into the lives of the rich and the privileged. By exploring their lives these authors reveal something much deeper. Something we might call 'humanity'. 1. Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan When Rachel Chu, a Chinese-American economics professor, travels to Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick Young, for his best friend's wedding, she is surprised to learn that Nick's family is incredibly wealthy and one of the most influential in Asia.
