Kevin Kwan
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- Milken Institute49 min
Author Talk: Kevin Kwan, "Lies and Weddings" | Global Conference 2025
Kevin Kwan, Curtis S. Chin, Chris Tucker, Tiana, John Panatti
Author Kevin Kwan returns to the Milken Institute Global Conference to discuss his latest novel, *Lies in Weddings*, which uses a family drama format to critique intergenerational wealth inequality and racial stereotypes. Kwan outlines the stalled progress of the *Crazy Rich Asians* film sequels while detailing the active development of an HBO Max series, a Broadway musical, and new film adaptations of his other works. He concludes by advocating for underrepresented creators to own production infrastructure to sustain diverse storytelling and shares insights on his upcoming film projects and new literary directions.
- Milken Institute47 min
Cast of 'Crazy Rich Asians' Talk of Movie's Impact on Pop Culture
Michelle Yeoh, John Chu, Kevin Kwan, John Phanon
Produced outside the traditional studio system by Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, *Crazy Rich Asians* defied early executive skepticism to achieve over $170 million in global box office revenue while securing key cast members like Michelle Yeoh and Jon M. Chu. The film leverages strategic partnerships to navigate international markets and aims to establish a sustainable industry precedent where Asian-led stories are viewed as viable investments rather than niche experiments. By normalizing diverse representation and fostering co-productions, the project positions itself as a cultural tipping point expected to influence future Hollywood financing and global storytelling dynamics.
- Milken Institute55 min
A Conversation With "Crazy Rich Asians" Author Kevin Kwan
Kevin Kwan, Curtis S. Chin, Rich Green, Maria Amor, Ram, Josh Barrow, LC, Helena, JD Gladden, Amanda Bressler, Susan Lee, Jim Quick, David Sangali
Kevin Kwan, recently named to Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People list for his *Crazy Rich Asians* trilogy, discusses the creation of his first novel and its adaptation into the first Hollywood studio film in 26 years to feature an all-Asian cast. Produced with a team committed to authentic details and shot entirely in Singapore and Malaysia, the film faced casting resistance before securing a release that highlighted the economic rise of Asia and complex family dynamics across three continents. Kwan and his agents leveraged the project's commercial success to advocate for future Asian-led storytelling, aiming to dismantle Hollywood exclusion and inspire a new generation of diverse creators through upcoming television initiatives and expanded global narratives.