Gemma Chan and Harry Shum Jr. to star in “Crazy Rich Asians” spinoff

Harry Shum Jr. and Gemma Chan / Photo: Getty

According to a Deadline report, Gemma Chan and Harry Shum Jr. are set to reprise their roles as Astrid and Charlie in a spinoff movie, separate from the Crazy Rich Asians sequel already in the works. The spinoff storyline will likely follow Kevin Kwan’s book, China Rich Girlfriend. In the book, Charlie was Astrid’s first love. They were previously engaged but Astrid’s parents didn’t find Charlie to be a suitable husband, so they broke them up. 

The spinoff movie will reportedly be written by Jason Kim who is known for his work in Barry, Girls, Divorce, among others. Kim is currently working on an adaption of the book, Crying in H Mart.

Would you be excited to see Astrid and Charlie’s love story on screen? More Gemma and Harry? That’s a YES for me.