Director Jon Chu confirms a Crazy Rich sequel is on the way, with main cast set to return
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The Warner Bros movie studio is in the early stages of developing a sequel to its groundbreaking romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday.
It is unclear when a sequel could reach theatres. No script has been written and no deals have yet been signed with the movie’s screenwriters, the source said.
Jon M. Chu plans to return to direct the new film, his publicist confirmed. But he is first scheduled to direct an adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical In the Heights, which is scheduled for release in June 2020.
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The Hollywood Reporter first reported plans for a sequel. The trade publication said the next instalment would be based on author Kevin Kwan’s second book in a trilogy, China Rich Girlfriend.
Crazy Rich Asians marked a milestone as the first film from a major Hollywood studio in 25 years to feature an all-ethnic Asian ensemble cast. It stars Constance Wu, Michelle Yeoh, Awkwafina and newcomer Henry Golding.
On its debut weekend, the movie topped US and Canadian box offices with US$26.5 million in ticket sales from Friday to Sunday, and sales had topped US$44 million through Tuesday. The movie is now starting to roll out in theatres around the world.