What happened to Crazy Rich Asians 2? Over half a decade since the OG film’s release, the sequel is still TBC – though a Broadway adaptation was just announced
- It’s been 6 years since Crazy Rich Asians was released, with the film becoming an instant hit – but what’s going on with its sequel, likely based on China Rich Girlfriend, written by Kevin Kwan in 2015?
- In 2022, Warner Bros. and Color Force confirmed that writer Amy Wang would replace screenwriters Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim, while Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh said they’re ‘still waiting’
It’s been six years since Crazy Rich Asians was released, with the film becoming an instant hit in the box office and global phenomenon for its candid representation of the ultra-wealthy Asian-American community to Hollywood and the world.
The movie was a massive success, no doubt, so it was no surprise when reports emerged about a sequel to the film based on the book by the same name by Singapore-born author Kevin Kwan.
But what’s happened to this supposed sequel? It’s been over half a decade – more than the usual waiting time between films – with hardly any updates. According to Screenrant, Warner Bros. haven’t announced any official confirmation or updates in recent months either.
It hasn’t all been radio silence though – some exciting news came to light just this week. According to Variety, Warner Bros. is in the process of developing a Broadway adaptation of the blockbuster film under the helm of its original director, Jon M. Chu.
Here’s what we know.
What happened to the Crazy Rich Asians sequel’s scriptwriters?
