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Interior Chinatown: Trailer, Release date, Jimmy O. Yang Joins cast, plot, & Everything we know
Hulu has just unveiled the trailer and key art for its highly anticipated limited series, Interior Chinatown. It is based on Charles Yu's acclaimed 2020 novel, which won the National Book Award for Fiction.
Starring Jimmy O. Yang as Willis Wu, the series explores his journey as he navigates life as a background character in a police procedural while uncovering family secrets and the hidden criminal underworld of Chinatown.
The recently released trailer captures Willis’ frustrations with his unremarkable life in the Golden Palace, where he feels trapped in clichéd roles. However, everything changes when he teams up with Lana, who recruits him for his unique knowledge of the neighborhood, leading him into a dangerous and surreal adventure.
Get ready for an in-depth exploration of this captivating series, featuring trailer insights and plot details. We'll keep you updated with more exciting details so you won't miss a moment of this intriguing journey!
Release date & Where to Watch
The ten-episode series will premiere on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Singapore on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.
Plot
Interior Chinatown centers on Willis Wu, who is confined to the role of a background character within a police procedural titled Black & White. Stuck in a repetitive existence, he works as a waiter, yearning for a life that extends beyond the confines of Chinatown and dreaming of becoming the protagonist of his own narrative.
His life takes a dramatic turn when he inadvertently witnesses a crime, which propels him into a complex criminal conspiracy. This unexpected event not only unveils a web of illicit activities in Chinatown but also forces Willis to confront his family's hidden history.
Along the way, he navigates thrilling encounters, including a budding relationship with a detective named Lana Lee. As he strives to step into the spotlight, the series explores themes of identity, ambition, and the desire for agency in a world where chaos—like kung fu—can erupt at any moment.
Cast
- Jimmy O. Yang as Willis Wu
- Chloe Bennet as Detective Lana Lee
- Ronny Chieng as Fatty Choi
- Tzi Ma as Joe Wu
- Lisa Gilroy as Sarah Green
- Archie Kao as Wong
- Sullivan Jones as Miles Turner
- Chau Long as Carl
- Diana Lin as Lily Wu
- Annie Chang as Audrey Chan
- Michael Harney as Chief Walden
- Allan McLeod as Desk Sergeant Felix
- Alice Ko as Waiter
- Spencer Neville as Aidan McDonough
- Jenny Tran as Vietnamese Woman
- Esther K. Chae as Vivian
- Krystin Goodwin as HBWC 9 News Anchor
- Dylan Stretchbery as HBWC 9 Reporter
Official Trailer
In the trailer for Interior Chinatown, Jimmy O. Yang's character, Willis Wu, expresses his frustration about feeling like a background character in life, particularly while working at a restaurant in Chinatown. He laments the monotony, stating, “Nothing ever changes — nothing exciting ever happens to me or you or anyone we know.” His perspective shifts dramatically when he accidentally witnesses a crime outside the restaurant, thrusting him into an unexpected adventure.
The trailer not only emphasizes the mystery surrounding Chinatown but also features intense action sequences, suggesting that kung fu could erupt at any moment. As Willis teams up with his coworker, portrayed by Ronny Chieng, they embark on a mission to uncover what’s really happening in their neighborhood.
On Nov. 9, 2024, Hulu released a promo clip titled There’s Something Going On in Chinatown. It featured Jimmy O. Yang's character, Willis Wu getting dragged into something extraordinary and weird happening in Chinatown. Check out the trailer below:
On Nov. 15, 2024, a new promo was released showing how fast Willis' life transformed into something he never could have imagined. Check out the video below:
Filming
Filming for the series commenced in Feb. 2023, with shooting locations including Chinatown in Los Angeles, New Zealand, and Toronto. Filming was completed before Aug. 2023.
Behind the Scenes
Taika Waititi directs the pilot episode of the series, with Charles Yu serving as the creator and showrunner. Produced by 20th Television, the project features an impressive lineup of executive producers, including Yu, Waititi, Dan Lin, and Lindsey Liberatore from Rideback. Additional producers are Jeff Skoll, Miura Kite, and Elsie Choi from Participant, along with Garrett Basch from Dive and John Lee. This collaborative effort aims to bring Yu's vision, based on his book of the same name, to life on screen.
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