Hulu has just revealed the premiere date and first look images for its highly anticipated original series, Interior Chinatown. Mark your calendars: all ten episodes will be available to stream on Tuesday, November 19. Check out the exciting first look photos below to get a glimpse of what’s in store!
First Look at Interior Chinatown
Interior Chinatown centers on Willis Wu, a perpetual background character in the television series Black & White. Trapped in a cycle of mundane roles, Willis works as a waiter while yearning for a bigger, more meaningful existence outside the confines of Chinatown. His life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes an unwitting witness to a crime. This event propels him into the spotlight and leads him to uncover a tangled web of crime, delve into his family’s hidden past, and grapple with his newfound visibility.
The series creator, Charles Yu, serves as executive producer, along with Dan Lin and Lindsey Liberatore for Rideback; Jeff Skoll, Miura Kite, and Elsie Choi for Participant; Garrett Basch for Dive; and Taika Waititi, who also directed the pilot. The ten-episode drama is produced by 20th Television.
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The talented ensemble cast of Interior Chinatown brings a dynamic energy to the series. Jimmy O. Yang stars as the protagonist Willis Wu, delivering a nuanced performance of a man caught between the shadows and the spotlight. Joining him is the hilarious Ronny Chieng, whose comedic timing and depth add layers to the story. Chloe Bennet brings her charm and intensity to the series, alongside Lisa Gilroy, Sullivan Jones, and Archie Kao, each adding their unique flair to the narrative. Diana Lin rounds out the cast with a performance that promises to be both heartfelt and powerful.
Don’t Miss the Premiere
The newly released first look photos provide a tantalizing glimpse into the world of Interior Chinatown. The images highlight the series’ vibrant setting and the compelling characters that will drive this narrative.
Jimmy O. Yang brings Willis Wu to life, showcasing a character full of depth and longing, caught between his current reality and the world of his dreams. Ronny Chieng and Chloe Bennet add to the dynamic ensemble, promising a rich tapestry of stories and interactions.
With its unique premise and stellar cast, Interior Chinatown promises to be a must-watch series this fall. Don’t miss the premiere of all ten episodes on November 19, exclusively on Hulu.
About Interior Chinatown
Release: November 19, 2024
Creator: Charles Yu
Executive Producers: Charles Yu, Dan Lin and Lindsey Liberatore for Rideback; Jeff Skoll, Miura Kite and Elsie Choi for Participant; Garrett Basch for Dive; and Taika Waititi
Pilot Director: Taika Waititi
Production: 20th Television
Episodes: 10
Cast: Jimmy O. Yang, Ronny Chieng, Chloe Bennet, Lisa Gilroy, Sullivan Jones, Archie Kao, Diana Lin
Synopsis
Based on Charles Yu’s award-winning book of the same name, the show follows the story of Willis Wu, a background character trapped in a police procedural called Black & White. Relegated to the background, Willis goes through the motions of his on-screen job, waiting tables and dreaming about a whole world beyond Chinatown. When he inadvertently becomes a witness to a crime, Willis begins to unravel a criminal web in Chinatown, his family’s buried history, and what it feels like to be in the spotlight.
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