‘Audiences have been ready for this for a long time,’ producer Brad Simpson tells EW.
Crazy Rich Asiansis off to a dazzling start.
I had to check that I was looking at the right thing.
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Numbers aside, the films success marks a much-needed win for representation.
It did and its been long overdue.
Nina and I, as white producers, never fully understood the power of representation [until now].
Weve been blown away.
The desire to be seen and heard has been really humbling to see, Jacobson adds.
Thanks toCrazy Rich Asians, that may be beginning to change.
Weve been pitched terrific Asian-focused films [at Ivanhoe], and its incredibly heartening, Penotti says.
Were making sure theres not another 25-year delay.
Given those box office earnings, theyd be crazy not to.
