Created by Charles Yu and Kelvin Yu, American Born Chinese is an upcoming action-comedy drama television series. The series is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang.
Charles Yu and Kelvin Yu are also the executive producer alongside Destin Daniel Cretton, Asher Goldstein, Jake Kasdan, Melvin Mar, and Gene Luen Yang. The series is set to premiere on Disney+.
So, when is the brand new series releasing? What is the plot? Who will be in the lead roles? Keep reading to know the further details.
American Born Chinese Plot and Cast
“American Born Chinese” is based on the graphic novel of the same name written by Gene Luen Yang. As detailed in Variety’s October report on the upcoming show, “American Born Chinese” follows Jin Wang, a teen whose world — which mostly revolves around his family and problems with his social life — is upended when he meets a new foreign exchange student.
It’s not long before Jin finds himself thrust into an adventure involving the gods of Chinese mythology. The Disney+ release on the new project, as quoted by Comicbook, also describes the series as a “genre-hopping action-comedy.”
The show will not only feature plenty of fantastical action and adventure but will also delve into more human themes of identity, culture, and family, as Variety also notes. With the sense of adventure, the story seems to promise it seems like Destin Daniel Cretton was the perfect choice to direct this ambitious new show for Disney+, especially after “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.”
On February 7, 2022, the series officially announced its cast members. The lead cast includes Michelle Yeoh, Ben Wang, Yeo Yann Yann, Chin Han, Daniel Wu, Jonathan Ke Quan, Jim Liu, and Sydney Taylor.
American Born Chinese Release Date
A release date for American Born Chinese has not been officially announced yet. But the principal photography began in Los Angeles on February 8, 2022, and wrapped on July 6, 2022, so considering that we can predict the release date in late 2022 or 2023.
The number of episodes for the upcoming show has not been confirmed yet. The makers are yet to disclose further details related to the show.
American Born Chinese Trailer
The official trailer for American Born Chinese is still a few months away. However, we can expect a teaser in the next 2-3 months.