Riz Ahmed And Lulu Wang Team Up For Comedy Series The Son Of Good Fortune
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By Marisa Mirabal/Dec. 2, 2021 9:37 am EST
Filipino and Korean writer, director, and actor Andrew Lopez is on board to adapt the novel for the small screen. Lopez’s resume includes acting in the 2018 sex-positive film “Blockers” as well as writing for shows such as “How to Be Broke” and “This Functional Family.” He will be executive producing alongside Ahmed and Allie Moore of Left Handed, as well as Wang and Dani Melia from Local Time.
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Lulu Wang on board is also really exciting! How this woman can do all the things that she does is beyond me. “The Farewell” pretty much wrecked me emotionally and despite the film’s comical notes, there is still a really heavy undertone of thematic elements surrounding family dynamics, cultural identity, and independence. All of these themes seem to be relevant to this upcoming series, which makes Wang’s involvement even more vital. The fact that Andrew Lopez is on board is also a relief because it’s great to have such a diverse team behind the series, but Lopez’s Filipino roots will bring a refreshing layer to its authenticity.
