FILMING COMMENCES ON “CRAZY RICH ASIANSâ€
Burbank, CA – April 24, 2017 – Filming began today on Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Crazy Rich Asians,†based on the acclaimed worldwide bestseller by Kevin Kwan.
Jon M. Chu (“Now You See Me 2â€) is directing the contemporary romantic comedy, which features an entirely Asian international cast. The film stars Constance Wu (“Fresh Off the Boatâ€); Henry Golding, making his feature film debut; Gemma Chan (“Humansâ€); Awkwafina (upcoming “Ocean’s 8,†“Neighbors 2â€); and Michelle Yeoh (upcoming “Star Trek: Discovery,†“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragonâ€).
Color Force’s Nina Jacobson (“The Hunger Games†films) and Brad Simpson (“World War Zâ€), and Ivanhoe’s John Penotti (“Hell or High Waterâ€) are producing the film, with Tim Coddington, Robert Friedland and Kwan serving as executive producers.
“Crazy Rich Asians†follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu (Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick’s family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country’s wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Being on Nick’s arm puts a target on Rachel’s back, with jealous socialites and, worse, Nick’s own disapproving mother (Yeoh) taking aim. And it soon becomes clear that while money can’t buy love, it can definitely complicate things.
The film’s large ensemble cast also includes Chris Pang (“Marco Poloâ€), Sonoya Mizuno (“La La Landâ€), Jing Lusi (“Stan Lee’s Lucky Manâ€), and comedian Ronny Chieng (“The Daily Showâ€), as well as a number of Singaporean actors, including Pierre Png, Fiona Xie and Tan Kheng Hua.
The behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Vanja Cernjul (“Marco Poloâ€), production designer Nelson Coates (“Fifty Shades Darkerâ€), costume designer Mary Vogt (“Kong: Skull Islandâ€) and editor Myron Kerstein (“Going in Styleâ€).
“Crazy Rich Asians†is being filmed entirely on location in Singapore and Malaysia.
The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Entertainment Company.