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.

Get ready to dive back into a world of glitz, glamour, and jaw-dropping wealth: a Crazy Rich Asians TV series is officially in the works at Max. On Feb. 28, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Kevin Kwan’s bestselling trilogy,

Hollywood’s baffling inability to capitalize on the success of 2018 rom-com hit Crazy Rich Asians —which has now encompassed two separate, and both apparently stalled, attempts at making sequel or spin-off movies—certainly isn’t stopping the powers that be from trying again.