'Crazy Rich Asians' stars say they're hoping to film sequel 'China Rich Girlfriend' in China
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Channel: AP Archive · 2018 · Entertainment
(5 Nov 2018) STARS HOPE 'CRAZY RICH ASIANS' SEQUEL FILMS IN CHINA The stars of "Crazy Rich Asians" say they hope the still-in-development sequel will be filmed on location in China. Actors from the summer box office hit gathered in Beverly Hills on Sunday (4 NOVEMBER) for the Hollywood Film Awards -- and to tease the next installment, based on the book "China Rich Girlfriend." "Each one of those characters could have their own story told. At the end of 'Crazy Rich Asians,' there was that little teaser with Charlie Wu and Astrid," said Henry Golding. "So I really hope they develop that story. Because Astrid is one of the firm fan favorites. And Harry Shrum Jr. is such a great guy. And I can't wait to see their relationship on screen sort of flourish." Shrum Jr. says he'd be happy to be front and center in the second of three planned romantic comedies. "They are still writing it right now. In the books, Charlie is -- has a great arc with Astrid's character. But I'm just happy to go anywhere to start filming again and be with this cast again," he said. Will that be China? The cast is hopeful. "It would be true to the books. We have a fantastic source material and it definitely explores parts of China, Hong Kong. So we are there to lend ourselves to that source material. So whatever is best for the story. And I hope so. I really do hope that we start filming in China. Because it's a wonderful, insane, crazy place. And the wealth over there obviously is beyond that. It's amazing," Golding said. It had been unclear whether the Chinese government was going to even allow the first film, set in Singapore, to be shown in the country. (In the books, one character's father is being held in a Chinese prison.) But Warner Bros announced recently a November release date in China. "Because the story takes place there and it would be wrong, right, if we pretended it to be somewhere else," said Michelle Yeoh. "But the good news is we managed to get a release date for China, which is already a big step forward. Which would lead to I hope a co-production with China." Yeoh said the Chinese government had no reason to be concerned despite the focus on wealth in the stories. (And she said the government's apparent crackdown this year on megastar Fan Bingbing was unrelated.) "No, no. I think what it is is we are not talking about the crazy rich in China. And we're not trying to put it down in that way. There are just certain facts in how people live. And it's kind of obvious. But you know the thing with Fan Bingbing is a completely different part of the whole conversation," she said. "China Rich Girlfriend" is expected to hit theatres in 2020. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Archive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APArchives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/afdfdb3eaedc2ec05351f7989c5e346c
