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Adele Lim is a Malaysian screenwriter, producer, and director. She is best known for writing Crazy Rich Asians , the first film by a major Hollywood studio to feature a majority cast of Asian descent in a modern setting since The Joy Luck Club in 1993, and Raya and the Last Dragon in 2021 , an animated fantasy adventure inspired by Southeast ...
Adele Lim is a Malaysian-born writer and producer who co-wrote and co-produced Crazy Rich Asians (2018) and Raya and the Last Dragon (2021). She also worked on TV shows such as Life on Mars, Reign and Lethal Weapon.
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Mar 18, 2023 · Adele Lim, the screenwriter of 'Crazy Rich Asians', talks about her new comedy film 'Joy Ride', which she also directed. She shares how she wrote the script with her friends, cast the actors, and worked with Point Grey and Lionsgate.
Jan 17, 2024 · Adele Lim is the co-writer of Crazy Rich Asians and Joy Ride, two films that celebrate Asian representation and culture. She also has a new production company, 100 Tigers Productions, that aims to tell diverse and inclusive stories.
- Adele Lim’s authentic connection to her home and heritage. Lim was born in Petaling Jaya in Malaysia on the outskirts of cosmopolitan Kuala Lumpur. She was raised in a traditional, multigenerational home that included her grandparents.
- She’s still Adele from the block. She went to a prestigious all-girls’ school, SMKP Sri Aman, an alma mater to renowned Malaysian figures including the country’s first female pilot.
- She’s fighting for her rights while recovering from an injury. As a long-time writer for films and TV shows (she got her start on Xena: Warrior Princess), Lim knows a thing or two about seeking credit where credit is due.
- She added the most iconic scene in Crazy Rich Asians. Crazy Rich Asians director John Chu turned to Lim when he recognised that the film’s original screenplay needed a serious rewrite, Lim shared to local media.
Nov 8, 2023 · The writer of "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Raya and the Last Dragon" shares her insights on the challenges and changes for Asian filmmakers in Hollywood. She talks about her experience, the cultural appeal of Asian stories, and the role of streaming platforms.
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Jun 23, 2023 · For ‘Joy Ride’ Director Adele Lim, Raunchy Comedy Is a Palate Cleanser. The ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ scribe stakes her claim on the genre, complete with full-frontal nudity, while navigating the perks...
