Hulu, Jimmy O. Yang and Interior Chinatown

'Interior Chinatown' Star Jimmy O. Yang Says Hulu Show Mirrors His Hollywood Trajectory: 'I Was Chinese Teenager No. 1'
In Hulu's "Interior Chinatown," Jimmy O. Yang stars as Willis Wu, a "generic Asian man" stuck in the background of police procedural show, whose luck begins to shift when he breaks into a leading role -- a trajectory that resonated heavily with the actor.
‘Interior Chinatown’: Its cast has faced Hollywood struggles uncannily like its characters
Yang once played “Chinese Teenager #1.” He’s now No. 1 on the call sheet in “Interior Chinatown” — despite playing downtrodden background actor Willis Wu in the new Hulu series. There’s no escaping the layers of meta around “Interior ...
‘Interior Chinatown’ Review: Jimmy O. Yang Steps up in a Hulu Mystery Too Meta for Its Own Good
Ronny Chieng and Chloe Bennet also star in Charles Yu’s adaptation of his own acclaimed 2020 novel, about an unassuming waiter who gets caught up in a cold case involving his missing brother.
‘Interior Chinatown’ review: Trapped in a police procedural, a background character breaks out
Gradually, it’s revealed that he’s actually a TV character forever trapped in the background of a police procedural. Created by Charles Yu, adapting his 2020 novel, the rules of the premise are never exactly clear,
‘Interior Chinatown’ Shows What Happens When A Background Actor Becomes An Unexpected Lead
In "Interior Chinatown," a background actor finds himself trapped in a police procedural TV show, which examines the idea of, "Am I really a part of my own story?"
Interior Chinatown: Release date, plot, cast, and more about the Hulu action comedy
Hulu has come up with a new series named Interior Chinatown, which seems to be the perfect blend of action, comedy, and surrealism. The show dropped on the streamer on November 19, 2024.
In ‘Interior Chinatown,’ the Sets Have Main Character Energy
The Hulu series unfolds in a Chinatown that “is both physical and psychological,” said Charles Yu, the creator. Here’s a look at how four key settings bring the story to life.
Hulu's 'Interior Chinatown' impresses viewers and critics with bold satire
Hulu's new action-comedy series "Interior Chinatown" is receiving generally favorable reviews from critics and audiences alike. Based on Charles Yu's award-winning novel, the show premiered on Tuesday and currently boasts an 82% critic and 94% audience approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes,
Review: ‘Interior Chinatown’ is too weird and ambitious for its own good
What am I?” Willis Wu wonders in the first episode of “Interior Chinatown.” Hungover and bloodied, he asks this to Audrey, his neighbor in the dingy Chinatown SRO building they live in. “I don’t know yet,
‘Interior Chinatown’ Star Chloe Bennet on Her Theories About That Cliffhanger Ending and Being Told She Doesn’t Look ‘Asian Enough’
In a wide-ranging interview, Bennet opens up about her character’s arc in “Interior Chinatown,” how she has dealt with ...
Hulu cooks up a campy, charming take on Interior Chinatown
While the series’ narrative differs from the novel, Yu, Interior Chinatown‘s showrunner, translates his unique screenplay ...
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‘Interior Chinatown’ Ending Explained: Don’t Miss This Book-To-Screen Adaptation
Interior Chinatown offers a fun, over-the-top exploration of police procedurals, as well as what it means to be ...
Is 'Interior Chinatown' Returning for a Second Season?
The show was adapted for television by author Charles Yu, and based on his novel of the same name. In a hypothetical second ...
Taika Waititi on amplifying marginalized voices in ‘Interior Chinatown’
Taika Waititi brings his passion for under-represented voices to the new Hulu series “Interior Chinatown,” drawing on his own ...
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"Interior Chinatown" on Hulu Captures Essence of Manhattan's Historic Neighborhood Amid Authentic Backdrop and Meticulous Sets
Hulu's "Interior Chinatown" reflects Manhattan's Chinatown culture and heritage through a fictional narrative.
For background-actor-turned-leading-man Jimmy O. Yang, art imitates life in meta “Interior Chinatown”: 'A project like this is once in a lifetime'
The "Silicon Valley" and "Crazy Rich Asians" star is the true embodiment of "background to main character energy," says ...
Hulu's new crime drama just dropped — and critics are calling this show 'wonderfully mind-bending'
Hulu’s latest crime drama, “Interior Chinatown”, has just dropped (November 19), and critics are already praising it. For ...