Harry Shum Jr. Open to Crazy Rich Asians Series Return, Awaits Writers' Plans
Harry Shum Jr. says he would love to reprise his role as Charlie Wu in HBO's Crazy Rich Asians sequel series, but the decision depends on the writers.
Harry Shum Jr. said he would love to continue playing Charlie Wu alongside Gemma Chan in HBO's Crazy Rich Asians sequel series, but noted that the decision depends on the writers' plans, according to comingsoon.net.
Shum and Chan were omitted from the initial cast list for the series, and HBO has not announced Shum's involvement. HBO has also not announced a premiere date for the series.
The 2018 film Crazy Rich Asians ended on a cliffhanger with Shum as Charlie Wu and Chan as Astrid Leong.
In October 2025, HBO greenlit an 8-episode continuation of the franchise as a one-hour drama series rather than a theatrical film. Adele Lim, who co-wrote the original film, will serve as showrunner.
Constance Wu and Henry Golding will reprise their roles as Rachel Chu and Nick Young as series regulars, with Ronny Chieng returning as Eddie Cheng. Michelle Yeoh will return as Eleanor Young in a recurring role.
Quick answers
Will Harry Shum Jr. and Gemma Chan return for the Crazy Rich Asians series?
Shum said he would love to continue playing Charlie Wu alongside Chan, but the decision depends on the writers' plans. HBO has not announced his involvement, and both were omitted from the initial cast list.
When will the Crazy Rich Asians series premiere on HBO?
HBO has not announced a premiere date for the series.
Who is returning for the Crazy Rich Asians series?
Constance Wu and Henry Golding will reprise their roles as Rachel Chu and Nick Young as series regulars, Ronny Chieng will return as Eddie Cheng, and Michelle Yeoh will return as Eleanor Young in a recurring role. Adele Lim will serve as showrunner.