Gone are the days of the 2000s: the era when romantic comedies reigned. With far fewer meet-cutes in movies these days, rom-com lovers are dying to know when they will get another taste of "Crazy Rich Asians," one of the more modern love stories to make its way on-screen. Well, if you were a fan of this escapist Cinderella tale, we've got good news for you. Just like the book series that the movie is based upon, "Crazy Rich Asians" will be getting a sequel. According to Us Weekly, production began on the sequel in March 2022.
According to NBC, Warner Brothers greenlit a second and third installment for "Crazy Rich Asians" back in 2018. The reason for the four-year delay? From the COVID-19 pandemic to cast availability, the creators have faced a few hiccups as they've tried to get the second film into production.
One of the biggest obstacles the team has faced has been finding a screenwriter for the project. Adele Lim, who collaborated with Peter Chiarrelli to write the original movie, quit due to pay discrepancies. While Chiarrelli, who is famed for writing "The Proposal," was offered between $800 thousand to $1 million for the second film, Lim was only offered $110,000, as noted by The Hollywood Reporter.
The new screenplay will be written by Amy Wang, a Chinese Australian screenwriter.
