Draft:Interior Chinatown (TV series)
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| Interior Chinatown | |
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| Created by | Charles Yu based on his novel of the same name |
| Based on | Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Hulu |
Interior Chinatown is an upcoming American television series created by showrunner Charles Yu based on his novel of the same name. The series stars Jimmy O. Yang as a struggling character actor in Chinatown thrust into the spotlight after witnessing a crime. The series is produced for Hulu by 20th Television.
Premise[edit]
Willis Wu is a character actor stuck in background roles of a police procedural he works on. One day he accidentally witnesses a crime, and as he investigates, he starts to uncover family secrets and a Chinatown criminal underground while learning how it feels to be in the spotlight.
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- Jimmy O. Yang as Willis Wu
- Ronny Chieng as Fatty Choi
- Chloe Bennet as Detective Lana Lee
- Sullivan Jones as Miles Turner
- Lisa Gilroy as Sarah Green
- Diana Lin as Lily Wu
- Archie Kao as Uncle Wong
Recurring[edit]
- Tzi Ma as Joe Wu
- Lauren Tom as Betty
- Chris Pang
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
Development of a television adaptation of Interior Chinatown began in 2020.[1] Hulu ordered ten episodes of the series in October 2022, when Jimmy O. Yang was announced as the lead and Taika Waititi would direct the pilot episode.[2]
Casting[edit]
In October 2022, Ronny Chieng and Chloe Bennet joined the cast of the series.[3] In January 2023, Sullivan Jones, Lisa Gilroy, Diana Lin, Archie Kao and Tzi Ma joined the cast, with Ma joining in recurring capacity. [4][5] In February 2023, Lauren Tom joined the cast in recurring capacity.[6] In April 2023, Chris Pang joined the cast in recurring capacity.[7]
Filming[edit]
Principal photography began by February 2023.[8][9]
References[edit]
- ^ Thorne, Will (October 15, 2020). "Hulu Adapting Charles Yu Novel Interior Chinatown for Television (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ Porter, Rick (October 13, 2022). "Interior Chinatown Series a Go at Hulu, Jimmy O. Yang to Star". The Hollywood Reporter. PMRC. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (October 26, 2022). "'Interior Chinatown': Ronny Chieng And Chloe Bennet Join Hulu Series From 20th Television, Charles Yu". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 17, 2023). "'Interior Chinatown': Sullivan Jones & Lisa Gilroy Join Hulu Series Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (January 19, 2023). "'Interior Chinatown': Diana Lin, Archie Kao & Tzi Ma Join Hulu Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (February 28, 2023). "'Interior Chinatown' Casts Lauren Tom In Hulu Series Starring Jimmy O. Yang, Directed By Taika Waititi". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ Sun, Rebecca (April 11, 2023). "'Crazy Rich Asians' Star Chris Pang Joins Hulu's 'Interior Chinatown' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ Crimmins, Peter (February 15, 2023). "'Interior Chinatown' is the Free Library of Philadelphia's all-city read". WHYY. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ Bach, Gabby (February 6, 2023). "How-To: Chloe's Bennet's Bob Haircut for "Interior Chinatown"". Beauty Launch Pad. Retrieved November 10, 2023.