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'Crazy' After All These Years
Even crazier than the sumptuous production design of Crazy Rich Asians and the comic mayhem of its breakout star Awkwafina is the incredible fact that it took 25 years for a major Hollywood studio to grow the stones to feature an all-Asian cast. The stylish and carefree rom-com was a pleasant detour in a cinematic year heavy with Avengers and Infinity Wars. But more importantly, the movie served as a homecoming to a sizable segment of moviegoers who finally got a film with representation. Like Black Panther before it, Crazy Rich Asians proved that diversity in popular culture matters ... and sells tickets.
Get to know the cast of 'Crazy Rich Asians'
Even crazier than the sumptuous production design of Crazy Rich Asians and the comic mayhem of its breakout star Awkwafina is the incredible fact that it took 25 years for a major Hollywood studio to grow the stones to feature an all-Asian cast. The stylish and carefree rom-com was a pleasant detour in a cinematic year heavy with Avengers and Infinity Wars. But more importantly, the movie served as a homecoming to a sizable segment of moviegoers who finally got a film with representation. Like Black Panther before it, Crazy Rich Asians proved that diversity in popular culture matters ... and sells tickets.
Get to know the cast of 'Crazy Rich Asians'
PeopleConstance Wu, Awkwafina
TitlesCrazy Rich Asians