Exclusive: Crazy Rich Asians and Hustlers star Constance Wu has inked with CAA, Deadline has learned.
She rose to fame in the ABC comedy series Fresh Off the Boat as Jessica Huang, a role which earned her a Critics Choice Television Award nominatio. She also was lauded as part of Time‘s 100 Most Influential People of 2017. Last year, Wu wrapped up the sixth and final season of Fresh Off the Boat.
Wu went on to star in the Warner Bros romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians, which was a great success for the studio grossing over $238M and netting a $121M profit after all ancillaries. Crazy Rich Asians also made Hollywood history as the first studio movie in more than 25 years to star an Asian American woman. Wu also received a Critics Choice nom for Best Actress in a Comedy Feature for Crazy Rich Asians and was nominated at the Golden Globes.
She rose to fame in the ABC comedy series Fresh Off the Boat as Jessica Huang, a role which earned her a Critics Choice Television Award nominatio. She also was lauded as part of Time‘s 100 Most Influential People of 2017. Last year, Wu wrapped up the sixth and final season of Fresh Off the Boat.
Wu went on to star in the Warner Bros romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians, which was a great success for the studio grossing over $238M and netting a $121M profit after all ancillaries. Crazy Rich Asians also made Hollywood history as the first studio movie in more than 25 years to star an Asian American woman. Wu also received a Critics Choice nom for Best Actress in a Comedy Feature for Crazy Rich Asians and was nominated at the Golden Globes.
- 8/10/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“Fresh off the Boat” star Constance Wu has launched a new production venture and signed a first-look TV deal with Entertainment One, the studio announced Tuesday.
eOne will manage worldwide rights and serve as the studio on all projects produced under the partnership, with Justine Jones acting as vice president of development for Wu’s new production banner.
“Constance continues to bring dynamic film and television characters to life flawlessly, as she did with Jessica Huang and Rachel Chu. We cannot wait to collaborate with her to create more beloved stories and characters under her influence and distinct point of view,” Michael Lombardo, eOne’s president of global television, said.
“We are thrilled to partner with eOne,” said Wu and Jones in a joint statement. “Michael Lombardo and his team are exceptional in their commitment to daring, innovative artists and storytelling. With a shared vision and sense of purpose, we...
eOne will manage worldwide rights and serve as the studio on all projects produced under the partnership, with Justine Jones acting as vice president of development for Wu’s new production banner.
“Constance continues to bring dynamic film and television characters to life flawlessly, as she did with Jessica Huang and Rachel Chu. We cannot wait to collaborate with her to create more beloved stories and characters under her influence and distinct point of view,” Michael Lombardo, eOne’s president of global television, said.
“We are thrilled to partner with eOne,” said Wu and Jones in a joint statement. “Michael Lombardo and his team are exceptional in their commitment to daring, innovative artists and storytelling. With a shared vision and sense of purpose, we...
- 3/30/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
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