American Born Chinese (TV series)
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Genre | Action-comedy |
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Based on | American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Production company | 20th Television |
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Original network | Disney+ |
American Born Chinese is an upcoming action-comedy television series based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang. Filming had begun in Los Angeles by February 2022. The series is set to premiere on Disney+.
Premise[]
Jin Wang, struggling with his school life and home life, meets the new foreign exchange student at his school, leading him to become involved in a battle between Gods of Chinese mythology.
Cast and characters[]
- Michelle Yeoh as Guanyin
- Ben Wang as Jin Wang
- Yeo Yann Yann as Christine Wang
- Chin Han as Simon Wang
- Daniel Wu as Sun Wukong
- Ke Huy Quan as Freddy Wong
- Jim Liu as Wei-Chen
- Sydney Taylor as Amelia
- Stephanie Hsu as Shiji Niangniang
- Poppy Liu as Princess Iron Fan
Production[]
Development[]
On October 4, 2021, it was announced that Disney+ had greenlit an adaptation of the Gene Luen Yang graphic novel and ordered it straight to series, with Destin Daniel Cretton directing and Charles Yu and Kelvin Yu writing the series.[1] On April 28, 2022, Asian-American fashion designers Prabal Gurung and Phillip Lim joined the series to work alongside costume designer Joy Cretton to create costumes.[2] Lucy Liu confirmed she is a director on the series.[3]
Casting[]
In February 2022, it was reported that Michelle Yeoh, Ben Wang, Yeo Yann Yann, Chin Han, Daniel Wu, Jonathan Ke Quan, Jim Liu, and Sydney Taylor were cast in starring roles.[4] Stephanie Hsu joined the cast of the series in May, playing Shiji Niangniang,[5] with Poppy Liu added in June.[6]
Filming[]
Principal photography began in Los Angeles on February 8, 2022 and wrapped on July 6, 2022.[4][7][8]
References[]
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 4, 2021). "Disney+ Greenlights 'American Born Chinese' Series From Melvin Mar, Kelvin Yu & Jake Kasdan; 'Shang-Chi's Destin Daniel Cretton To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ Petski, Denise (April 28, 2022). "'American Born Chinese': Fashion Designers Prabal Gurung & Phillip Lim Team To Create Costumes For Disney+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- ^ Liu, Lucy [@lucyliu] (May 19, 2022). "So proud to be in the American Born Chinese family, directing and working alongside fabulously creative, talented friends from our AAPI community. Thank you to the very hardworking crew and cast for welcoming me and being so generous in spirit and heart. You made every moment count and I am so grateful.