# HBO Greenlights Crazy Rich Asians Series

> HBO confirms original Crazy Rich Asians cast returns for new series.
- Title: HBO Greenlights Crazy Rich Asians Series · Consequence
- Summary: HBO confirms original Crazy Rich Asians cast returns for new series. HBO greenlights a Crazy Rich Asians TV series with original film cast returning for the…
- Keywords: hbo, crazy rich asians, kevin kwan, constance wu, henry golding, ronny chieng, michelle yeoh, adele lim, showrunner, eight episodes, sequel, hbo max
- Source: Consequence — https://consequence.net/2026/10/crazy-rich-asians-tv-hbo-original-cast
- Published: 2026-10-08T21:30:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hbo, crazy rich asians, kevin kwan, constance wu, henry golding, ronny chieng, michelle yeoh, adele lim, showrunner, eight episodes, sequel, hbo max
## HBO greenlights series
HBO greenlights a Crazy Rich Asians TV series based on Kevin Kwan's books with original film cast returning.

> the series is the sequel we've been waiting for
## Original cast returns
Constance Wu, Henry Golding, and Ronny Chieng return to star with Michelle Yeoh in recurring role.
## Karmic showrunner
Adele Lim, the film's co-writer who declined a sequel offer, serves as showrunner and executive producer.

> she declined to participate in a sequel when offered only an eighth of the salary her co-writer was
## Key takeaway

HBO greenlights a Crazy Rich Asians TV series with original film cast returning for the first season.