All You Need To Know About 'Crazy Rich Asians' The Movie
The upcoming film features crazy Asians, rich Asians, Asians who are crazy rich, and Asians who are crazy and rich. WE LOVE IT ALREADY.
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The Kevin Kwan-written book the film was originally adapted from, was first released in 2013 before it went on to top countless international bestseller lists. Crazy Rich Asians sold over one million copies worldwide.
- The film has made international history
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The movie is already becoming a rising global phenomenon. It is the first large-scale, primarily Asian cast Hollywood film to be produced 25 years after The Joy Luck Club in 1993.
2. There will (most probably) be a sequel
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There has already been talks about a sequel to the film as the series is a trilogy with the two other preceding novels, China Rich Girlfriend and Rich People Problems. Sources say this could be dependent on the box-office success of this first film.
3. Producers originally wanted to cast a Caucasian for the heroine.
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Kwan said that producers told him to cast a white heroine as the lead. But he flatly rejected.
"They wanted to change the heroine into a white girl. I was like, Well, you’ve missed the point completely. No, thank you."
4. You take a Crazy Rich Asians–themed tour of Singapore
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Phil Choo, an ardent fan of the novel, has been offering unofficial Crazy Rich Asians–themed tours of Singapore since 2014. Places visited include "Anglo-Chinese School", where Nick and Colin attended grade school; Dempsey Hill, where Astrid and Michael had their first date; and a luxurious house located at 35 Ridout Road. The three-hour tour take you from places mentioned in the book and locations featured in the film.
5.The characters inspired by real people.
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Kevin Kwan, the author of the book said, "Crazy Rich Asians may be fiction, but given the situation I grew up in, I've had an unparalleled view into the very real world it depicts. I come from an old establishment family from Singapore. Our family tree goes back to the year 946." The book was inspired by real characters in his life.
6. There are a couple of differences in the movie that were not in the book.
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However, the deviations in this movie are pretty minor unless you have read and memorised the book from cover to cover!
7. The book still remains on international bestseller lists since it's release in 2013
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Crazy Rich Asians has sold over one million copies worldwide and remains on bestseller lists to this day all around Asia. It is especially popular in Singapore and Hong Kong.
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The film is warm-hearted, hilarious, emotional, and educational. The cast are not just simply charming eye-candy, but will win you over with their wit and personality too.
"Crazy Rich Asians" is EXPLOSIVE and as crazy as it's name suggests. Minutes into the movie, viewers will be immersed into its extraordinary extravagance and extraordinary talent. Whether you are crazy, rich, crazy rich or crazy and rich (or none of the above...) you will surely love this movie! Bring all your friends this August!
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