![]() ![]() also already has the option for Kwan’s third “Crazy Rich Asians” novel, “Rich People Problems,” rounding out the core trilogy. The second film is set to follow Constance Wu’s character Rachel as she discovers that her birth father was, in fact, a Shanghai elite. Save up to 80 versus print by going digital with VitalSource. Lim, a veteran TV writer, left the sequel in 2019 after it was revealed Chiarelli was paid almost 10 times more, according to The Hollywood Reporter.ĭirector Chu issued a statement at the time saying he stands with Lim but is “frustrated that we all can’t do the next one together” amid contract negotiations. Kevin Kwans hilarious, gloriously wicked new novel reveals the long-buried secrets of Asias most privileged families and their rich people problems. Rich People Problems: A Novel is written by Kevin Kwan and published by Anchor. Chinese-Australian writer Amy Wang was announced as the new scribe for the sequel after first film co-writers Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim exited. ![]() The news of the spin-off film comes only a few months after “ Crazy Rich Asians 2” swapped screenwriters following pay disputes. Screenwriter Kim is also currently producing Michelle Zauner’s feature adaptation of her novel “Crying In H Mart” with Stacey Sher for Orion, as well as launching an original K-Pop Broadway musical this fall. Chu is signed on as a producer for the spin-off, along with Color Force’s Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, and SK Global’s John Penotti. ![]() ‘Crazy Rich Asians 2’ Sets New Writer Amy Wang Following Pay Parity Dispute ![]()
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