American Born Chinese (TV series)

American Born Chinese is an upcoming action comedy television series based on the 2006 graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang. Filming began in Los Angeles in February 2022.

American Born Chinese
GenreAction comedy
Created by
Based onAmerican Born Chinese
by Gene Luen Yang
Directed by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Release
Original networkDisney+

The series comprises eight episodes and is set to premiere on Disney+ on May 24, 2023.[1]

Premise

Jin Wang, a high schooler struggling with his school and home life, meets Wei-Chen, the new Taiwanese exchange student at his school. However, a sequence of events lead him to become involved in a battle between gods of Chinese mythology.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten by [2]Original release date [3]
1TBADestin Daniel Cretton[3]Teleplay by : Kelvin Yu & Charles YuMay 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)
2TBATBAVali ChandrasekaranMay 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)
3TBATBAWarren Hsu LeonardMay 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)
4TBATBAAaron IzekMay 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)
5TBATBALawrence DaiMay 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)
6TBATBAKai Yu WuMay 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)
7TBATBALana ChoMay 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)
8TBATBAKelvin YuMay 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)

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.[4] 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.[5] Lucy Liu confirmed she is a director on the series.[6]

Casting

In February 2022, it was reported that Michelle Yeoh, Ben Wang, Yeo Yann Yann, Chin Han, Daniel Wu, Ke Huy Quan, Jim Liu, and Sydney Taylor were cast in starring roles.[7] Stephanie Hsu joined the cast of the series in May, playing Shiji Niangniang,[8] with Poppy Liu added in June.[9] The recurring cast, including Hsu and Liu, was announced in February 2023.[10]

Filming

Principal photography began in Los Angeles on February 8, 2022 and wrapped on July 6, 2022.[7][11][12]

Release

American Born Chinese had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 15, 2023.[13][14] It is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on May 24, 2023.[1]

The series received criticism for appearing to change a key character's nationality from Taiwanese to Chinese.[15]

References
  1. Chapman, Wilson (March 12, 2023). "Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan Reunite in Disney+'s American Born Chinese Teaser". Variety. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  2. "American Born Chinese". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  3. "Shows A-Z – American Born Chinese on Disney+". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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. 🥰🙏". Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022 – via Instagram.
  7. Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 7, 2022). "Shang-Chi's Michelle Yeoh & Destin Daniel Cretton Reunite For Disney+ Series American Born Chinese; Chin Han, Yeo Yann Yann & Daniel Wu Also Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  8. Joe, Otterson (May 10, 2022). "Everything Everywhere All at Once Star Stephanie Hsu Joins Michelle Yeoh in Disney+ Series American Born Chinese (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  9. Otterson, Joe (June 27, 2022). "Disney+ Series American Born Chinese Casts Hacks Breakout Poppy Liu (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  10. Chavez, Conny (February 10, 2023). "Stephanie Hsu, Ronny Chieng and More to Guest Star on American Born Chinese". Collider. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  11. Disney+ [@disneyplus] (February 8, 2022). "Production has begun on #AmericanBornChineseSeries! Based on the graphic novel by @GeneLuenYang, the series cast includes Michelle Yeoh, Ben Wang, Yeo Yann Yann, Chin Han, Liu Ching, Ke Huy Quan, Daniel Wu, and Sydney Taylor. #DisneyPlus" (Tweet). Archived from the original on February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022 – via Twitter.
  12. Ke Huy Quan [@kehuyquan] (July 6, 2022). "IT'S A WRAP!!! I believe we did justice to Gene Luen Yang's wonderfully creative and original graphic novel "American Born Chinese." Another step forward for Asian representation. I can't wait for you to see this. Thanks to the entire cast and crew for the memorable shoot. What a great time we had. Special thanks to Melvin Mar, Kelvin Yu, Destin Daniel Cretton and Gene Luen Yang, for including me in your labor of love. Cheers to ALL!!! 🥂👊 👏🏻 @disneyplus @disneytvstudios #americanbornchinese". Retrieved July 6, 2022 – via Instagram.
  13. "American Born Chinese". South by Southwest. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  14. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 1, 2023). "SXSW Second Wave Includes UAR's Bottoms, Donald Glover's Swarm Series, Michelle Yeoh's American Born Chinese & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  15. Everington, Keoni (March 16, 2023). "Disney changes Taiwanese character to Chinese in American Born Chinese". Taiwan News. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
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