Kwan doesn’t focus on making Asians cool; he focuses on making our stories whole. The bits we’re proud of, the bits we try to hide, the tremendous heart that beats underneath it all.

Lim previously departed a planned film sequel to the 2018 blockbuster over a lack of parity with her co-writer.

Kwan's novels follow Asian-American Rachel Chu as she is introduced to her boyfriend's wildly wealthy family from Singapore. Hijinks ensue. Wu and Golding starred as the central couple ...