The comedy-action series features a star-studded cast and follows a high schooler who accidentally gets caught up in a battle between gods of Chinese mythology (we\u2019ve all been there).<\/p>\n
It\u2019s based on the graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang and is directed by none other than Lucy Liu and Destin Daniel Cretton, so we\u2019re expecting great things!<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s everything you need to know about American Born Chinese.<\/p>\n
American Born Chinese on Disney Plus release date<\/strong><\/h2>\nAmerican Born Chinese is set to hit Disney Plus on Wednesday<\/strong>\u00a024th May 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThe series is expected to drop all at once, so there\u2019ll be no waiting around to see what happens next.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Key Huy Quan in American Born Chinese.<\/span><\/figcaption> Disney\/Carlos Lopez-Calleja<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nAmerican Born Chinese on Disney Plus cast: who\u2019s starring?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe new series features an incredibly starry cast led by newcomer Ben Wang. The below stars are confirmed to appear in the show:<\/p>\n
- Michelle Yeoh\u00a0as\u00a0Guanyin<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Ben Wang as Jin Wang<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Yeo Yann Yann\u00a0as Christine Wang<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Chin Han\u00a0as Simon Wang<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Daniel Wu\u00a0as\u00a0Sun Wukong<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Ke Huy Quan\u00a0as Freddy Wong<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Jim Liu as Wei-Chen<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Sydney Taylor as Amelia<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Stephanie Hsu\u00a0as\u00a0Shiji Niangniang<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Hong Huifang\u00a0as\u00a0Nine-tailed fox<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Poppy Liu\u00a0as\u00a0Princess Iron Fan<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Ronny Chieng\u00a0as an unconventional monk<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Rosalie Chiang\u00a0as Suzy Nakamura<\/strong><\/li>\n
- James Hong\u00a0as\u00a0Jade Emperor<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Lisa Lu\u00a0as Ni Yang<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Jimmy O Yang as Dragon King<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Leonard Wu as Niu Mowang<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Yeoh has been open about her love for the series and what it represents, recently telling ET Canada<\/a>: \u201cYou should be able to embrace who you are, where your ancestors came from, because they have many, many interesting stories to tell.<\/p>\n\u201cAnd with American Born Chinese, the best part is it also includes the mythological characters that are very, very entrenched in our culture. And to be able to share that, not just with the American born Chinese, but also our friends here from other cultures so that they have a better understanding, and to see what are the fun things that we get up to.\u201d<\/p>
However, Ke Huy Quan,<\/a> who recently won an Oscar for his role in Everything Everywhere All at Once<\/a>, revealed he initially turned down the role, telling the creative team it wasn\u2019t the kind of representation he wanted to see in 2023.<\/p>\nHe changed his mind, though, adding at a Q&A: \u201cAfter having a creative conversation with them and knowing that, in later episodes, you will get to meet the actor who plays Freddy Wong and understand the struggles that he went through \u2014 and also what it means to have this type of stereotypical portrayal of Asians, and what is does to a normal kid like Jin Wang (Ben Wang) \u2014 to his own identity, to his own values and his sense of worth, I just thought it was interesting.\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Yeo Yann Yann, Chin Han and Ben Wang in American Born Chinese.<\/span><\/figcaption> Disney\/Carlos Lopez-Calleja<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nWhat\u2019s the plot of American Born Chinese?<\/strong><\/h2>\nAn official synopsis for American Born Chinese reads: \u201cBased on Gene Luen Yang\u2019s groundbreaking graphic novel that chronicles the trials and tribulations of a regular American teenager whose life is forever changed when he befriends the son of a mythological god.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the story of a young man\u2019s battle for his own identity, told through family, comedy, and action-packed Kung Fu.\u201d<\/p>\n
Is there a trailer for American Born Chinese?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe trailer for American Born Chinese was released in April. Watch it below!<\/p>\n
The series is expected to drop all at once, so there\u2019ll be no waiting around to see what happens next.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>American Born Chinese on Disney Plus cast: who\u2019s starring?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe new series features an incredibly starry cast led by newcomer Ben Wang. The below stars are confirmed to appear in the show:<\/p>\n
- Michelle Yeoh\u00a0as\u00a0Guanyin<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Ben Wang as Jin Wang<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Yeo Yann Yann\u00a0as Christine Wang<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Chin Han\u00a0as Simon Wang<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Daniel Wu\u00a0as\u00a0Sun Wukong<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Ke Huy Quan\u00a0as Freddy Wong<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Jim Liu as Wei-Chen<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Sydney Taylor as Amelia<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Stephanie Hsu\u00a0as\u00a0Shiji Niangniang<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Hong Huifang\u00a0as\u00a0Nine-tailed fox<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Poppy Liu\u00a0as\u00a0Princess Iron Fan<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Ronny Chieng\u00a0as an unconventional monk<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Rosalie Chiang\u00a0as Suzy Nakamura<\/strong><\/li>\n
- James Hong\u00a0as\u00a0Jade Emperor<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Lisa Lu\u00a0as Ni Yang<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Jimmy O Yang as Dragon King<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Leonard Wu as Niu Mowang<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Yeoh has been open about her love for the series and what it represents, recently telling ET Canada<\/a>: \u201cYou should be able to embrace who you are, where your ancestors came from, because they have many, many interesting stories to tell.<\/p>\n\u201cAnd with American Born Chinese, the best part is it also includes the mythological characters that are very, very entrenched in our culture. And to be able to share that, not just with the American born Chinese, but also our friends here from other cultures so that they have a better understanding, and to see what are the fun things that we get up to.\u201d<\/p>
However, Ke Huy Quan,<\/a> who recently won an Oscar for his role in Everything Everywhere All at Once<\/a>, revealed he initially turned down the role, telling the creative team it wasn\u2019t the kind of representation he wanted to see in 2023.<\/p>\nHe changed his mind, though, adding at a Q&A: \u201cAfter having a creative conversation with them and knowing that, in later episodes, you will get to meet the actor who plays Freddy Wong and understand the struggles that he went through \u2014 and also what it means to have this type of stereotypical portrayal of Asians, and what is does to a normal kid like Jin Wang (Ben Wang) \u2014 to his own identity, to his own values and his sense of worth, I just thought it was interesting.\u201d<\/p>\n
![\""Yeo\"]( "\\"\"Yeo\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Yeo Yann Yann, Chin Han and Ben Wang in American Born Chinese.<\/span><\/figcaption> Disney\/Carlos Lopez-Calleja<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nWhat\u2019s the plot of American Born Chinese?<\/strong><\/h2>\nAn official synopsis for American Born Chinese reads: \u201cBased on Gene Luen Yang\u2019s groundbreaking graphic novel that chronicles the trials and tribulations of a regular American teenager whose life is forever changed when he befriends the son of a mythological god.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the story of a young man\u2019s battle for his own identity, told through family, comedy, and action-packed Kung Fu.\u201d<\/p>\n
Is there a trailer for American Born Chinese?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe trailer for American Born Chinese was released in April. Watch it below!<\/p>\n
Yeoh has been open about her love for the series and what it represents, recently telling ET Canada<\/a>: \u201cYou should be able to embrace who you are, where your ancestors came from, because they have many, many interesting stories to tell.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd with American Born Chinese, the best part is it also includes the mythological characters that are very, very entrenched in our culture. And to be able to share that, not just with the American born Chinese, but also our friends here from other cultures so that they have a better understanding, and to see what are the fun things that we get up to.\u201d<\/p> However, Ke Huy Quan,<\/a> who recently won an Oscar for his role in Everything Everywhere All at Once<\/a>, revealed he initially turned down the role, telling the creative team it wasn\u2019t the kind of representation he wanted to see in 2023.<\/p>\n He changed his mind, though, adding at a Q&A: \u201cAfter having a creative conversation with them and knowing that, in later episodes, you will get to meet the actor who plays Freddy Wong and understand the struggles that he went through \u2014 and also what it means to have this type of stereotypical portrayal of Asians, and what is does to a normal kid like Jin Wang (Ben Wang) \u2014 to his own identity, to his own values and his sense of worth, I just thought it was interesting.\u201d<\/p>\n An official synopsis for American Born Chinese reads: \u201cBased on Gene Luen Yang\u2019s groundbreaking graphic novel that chronicles the trials and tribulations of a regular American teenager whose life is forever changed when he befriends the son of a mythological god.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is the story of a young man\u2019s battle for his own identity, told through family, comedy, and action-packed Kung Fu.\u201d<\/p>\n The trailer for American Born Chinese was released in April. Watch it below!<\/p>\n![\""Yeo\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/16245611306494fa17-46894c1.jpeg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"Yeo\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>What\u2019s the plot of American Born Chinese?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Is there a trailer for American Born Chinese?<\/strong><\/h2>\n