Up-and-coming Chinese-Australian writer Amy Wang has been tapped to replace Adele Lim and Peter Chiarelli on Crazy Rich Asians 2. Deadline reports that the original writers were involved in a pay disparity controversy after the release and subsequent success of the first film. Directed by Jon M. Chu and based on the bestselling novel by Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians became a runaway hit in … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians 2’: Amy Wang Set as New Solo Writer!!

The Crazy Rich Asians sequels have hit a major snag. THR reports that Adele Lim has left the sequels, which will shoot back-to-back, over a pay disparity with her co-writer Peter Chiarelli. Director Jon M. Chu hoped to keep the same creative team for the sequels, but Warner Bros. didn’t want to pay the writers equally for their work. According to THR, the studio wanted … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Writer Exits Sequels over Pay Disparity!!

For those who are ready for more Crazy Rich Asians, well, there will be something of a wait. The groundbreaking hit, which amassed nearly $238 million worldwide, was nominated for two major Golden Globes,Best Motion Picture Comedy, and Best Motion Picture Comedy Actress for star Constance Wu. But the movie’s exceptional cast — including Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Sonoya Mizuno, Awkwafina, and of course Michelle Yeoh … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequels Will Film Back-to-Back, Likely in 2020!!