The show picks up directly after the first film and will be based on Kevin Kwan's second and third novels. HBO is finally ready to cash in on Crazy Rich Asians, ordering the long-discussed TV series continuing Nick and Rachel's story. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The show picks up directly after the first film and will be based on Kevin Kwan's second and third novels. Leads Constance Wu and Henry Golding are confirmed to return.S1

• HBO is finally ready to cash in on Crazy Rich Asians, ordering the long-discussed TV series continuing Nick and Rachel's story. Find out who's coming back.S2

• Constance Wu and Henry Golding will star and Michelle Yeoh will recur in the continuation of the original movie. HBO Greenlights Crazy Rich Asians Series, with Original Cast Returning Liz Shannon MillerS3

• The show is the first series order since the completed merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.S4

• Adele Lim, who co-wrote the 2018 romantic comedy, will showrun and executive produce the hour-long drama series.S5

• The “Crazy Rich Asians” TV series is moving forward at HBO, with four of the film’s stars returning. Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng have all signed on as series regulars in the one-hour original drama series, with Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh recur...S6