Jon M. Chu, Crazy Rich Asians and TV Series

Why Jon M. Chu Says “Crazy Rich Asians” TV Show Was a Good Alternative as Movie Sequel Remains Up in the Air
"We developed the movie over and over and over again… but the TV landscape allowed us to use all the characters," Chu shared
Jon M. Chu Teases Upcoming ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ TV Series: “We Needed More Real Estate”
"Every character we wanted to explore needed more room and just a movie wasn't doing it for us," the filmmaker said of the announced TV follow-up to his 2018 film.
Jon M. Chu teases “Crazy Rich Asians” TV series, says it will explore more characters: 'Just a movie wasn't doing it'
The planned sequel has been stalled for quite some time, but Chu assured audiences that a second film isn't necessarily off the table. “I don’t know if it’s in lieu of a seq
Jon M. Chu opens up about return of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ TV series
Jon M. Chu has recently opened up about the return of Crazy Rich Asians, but this time in the TV series format.Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the 2025 Oscars red carpet, the Wicked
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ TV Series in the Works at Max With Adele Lim, Jon M. Chu Returning
Like the film, the TV project is based on Kevin Kwan’s book series of the same name. “Crazy Rich Asians” was published in 2013, followed by “China Rich Girlfriend” in 2015 and “Rich People Problems” in 2017. Kwan executive produced Lim and Chu’s 2018 film and will also executive produce the Max series, for which Warner Bros TV is the studio.
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ TV Series From Adele Lim, Jon M. Chu & Kevin Kwan Gains Momentum At Max With Development Room
Max’s Crazy Rich Asians TV series has officially opened a development room led by Adele Lim who will serve as executive producer, writer and showrunner. Lim co-wrote the script for the hit Crazy Rich Asians feature from Warner Bros. released in 2018 with Peter Chiarelli.
Director Jon M. Chu on Teases 'Wicked: For Good' & 'Crazy Rich Asians' TV Series | Oscars 2025
Wicked' director Jon M. Chu cheers on Cynthia Erivo as she could make history becoming an EGOT winner and teases what fans can expect from 'Wicked: For Good.' Plus, he talks about the decision to adapt 'Crazy Rich Asians' into a TV series.
Live from the Oscars: 'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu on the tall task of bringing the Land of Oz to life
Jon M. Chu, director of movie-musical smash hit "Wicked," describes the pressure, community, and process of bringing Oz to life, and the writing your own legacy in Hollywood. This interview aired on the 'Live from the Oscars' KTLA 5 special on March 2,
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu shares how he snuck into the Oscars years ago
John M. Chu tells the tale of how he snuck into the Oscars in 2000 while working the red carpet Sunday night as the director ...
MPA Awards to Honor ‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu, Senate Majority Leader John Thune
Chu will be presented with the kudo at the MPA ’s fourth annual awards program, which will also feature 2025 Industry ...
Congresswomen wear pink as a message to support women at President Trump's address to Congress
Many Democratic congresswomen are aiming to send a feminist message at President Trump’s address to Congress with their blazers, dresses and scarves.
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ TV Series in the Works at Max — Adele Lim, Jon M. Chu Returning
Lim previously departed a planned film sequel to the 2018 blockbuster over a lack of parity with her co-writer.
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IFRS Foundation appoints Rowena Chu as new trustee
Chu’s background includes senior roles at Deutsche Bank, ICG Asia, Merrill Lynch, JPMorgan Chase, and PwC in New York.
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‘I Could See Grips Tearing Up’: John M. Chu On The 'Wicked' Moment That Had Everyone Crying On Set (And Of Course Cynthia Erivo Was Involved)
There are plenty of reasons to see John M. Chu’s film adaptation of "Wicked," chief among them being this stellar cast’s renditions of some iconic tracks. Since the film first started screening, ...
Rep. Judy Chu on mass firings of federal workers, wildfire relief, Elon Musk, and more
A federal judge in San Francisco has ruled that the mass firings of the probationary workers by the Trump administration is ...
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Rep. Chu Joins Coalition of Lawmakers Asking Trump to Call Off Forest Service Layoffs
Monterey Park, was among dozens of lawmakers urging the Trump administration Wednesday to reverse its decision to fire 3,400 ...