‘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’: 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 ...
Go Behind the Scenes of 'Interior Chinatown' with Jimmy O. Yang
When I first got the pilot script, it was one of the best I've ever read,” says Jimmy O. Yang, who stars as Willis. “There were so many themes I could relate to, and it seemed like Willis's story really mirrored my own when it came to themes of being stuck in the background.
‘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’ Puts Stereotypes in the Spotlight
Adapted by Charles Yu from his own novel, this series about a man stuck inside a cop show satirizes Hollywood’s penchant for pigeonholing Asian actors.
How ‘Interior Chinatown’ Creator Tackled the Book’s Show-Within-a-Show Premise
"Interior Chinatown" creator Charles Yu admitted he didn't think his novel could be adapted to screen when he was first approached with the idea.
Love ‘Interior Chinatown’? 5 Shows Where Food Helps Tell A Story
Loved Interior Chinatown? Discover 5 shows where food plays a quiet yet powerful role in stories of family, culture, and identity.
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.
'Interior Chinatown' review: Jimmy O. Yang comedy is confusing to the brink of baffling
The title takes a shot at another threadworm screen trope about Chinatowns, as hotbeds of crime and corruption, captured long ago in the classic line: Forget it, Jake, it's Chinatown.
Interior Chinatown: Struggling with Identity as an Asian American
Looking through the endless list of courses, I was drawn to one in particular – Asian American Literature. I wasn’t a huge reader since most of my day were now taken up by work, school, and other obligations,
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 ...
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Interior Chinatown Ending Explained: What Happens to Willis?
Wondering about what happens to Willis in Interior Chinatown finale? In Episode 10, the layered and surreal ending leaves ...
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How ‘Interior Chinatown’ makes a striving, overlooked background character the hero
You’d think Charles Yu’s 2020 novel, “Interior Chinatown,” would be easy to adapt into a TV show. After all, the novel is ...
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Interior Chinatown: Tzi Ma on Picking Roles, Communication & Future
Criminal Minds, Once Upon a Time, Veep, Star Wars, Bosch, and Kung Fu. On top of his upcoming Western, The Gunslingers, Ma currently stars in the Hulu miniseries Interior Chinatown, from Charles ...
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 ...
‘Interior Chinatown’ Showrunner Explains the Key to a Taika Waititi Collaboration
National Book Award winner Charles Yu discusses going from author to showrunner and bringing 'Interior Chinatown' to life on ...
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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 ...
‘Interior Chinatown’ Star Jimmy O. Yang Says Hulu Show Mirrors His Hollywood Trajectory: ‘I Was Chinese Teenager No. 1’
"Interior Chinatown" follows a man who lives in the background of a police procedural until his luck changes — a trajectory ...