Randall Park Makes Feature Film Directorial Debut with Adaptation of Graphic Novel Shortcomings
Randall Park is taking on directing duties for the upcoming film Shortcomings. The movie is based on Adrian Tomine’s graphic novel Shortcomings, which follows Ben Tanaka, Miko Hayashi, and Alice Kim, three young people living in the Bay area and grappling with what it means to be Asian-American. Randall Park had previously directed the series finale episode of Fresh Off the Boat, the ABC sitcom in which he starred as Louis Huang. This will be Park’s feature film directorial debut. Park will also be producing alongside Michael Golamco and Hieu Ho’s Imminent Collision.
To All the Boys Spinoff Series in the Works
After the To All the Boys film trilogy turned out to be a major success for Netflix, the screen franchise from Awesomeness and ACE Entertainment is looking to keep the magic going with a TV series spinoff. The new project, which is still in early stages of development, would follow Kitty Song Covey, the youngest of the Covey sisters, on her quest to find true love. Anna Catchcart, who played Kitty in the To All the Boys movies, is on board to reprise her role. Jenny Han, author of the To All the Boys novels, would be the creator, writer, and executive producer of the potential series. She’s currently working on a pilot script with Siobhan Vivian.
Asian American Writers’ Workshop Hosts Women Warriors: A Solidarity Reading
On Thursday, April 8, Asian American Writers’ Workshop is hosting Women Warriors: A Solidarity Reading. About the event, the organization said, “In the aftermath of the horrific murders in Atlanta, GA, we offer this space as one for grieving, healing, and empowering. During a time marked by tragedy, anger, and loss, we look to our artistry to find and celebrate the resilience and brilliance of each and every woman warrior.” Tune in for readings from authors including Susan Choi, Kimiko Hahn, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Jia Tolentino, C Pam Zhang, and many others. This event will be streamed on the Asian American Writers’ Workshop YouTube channel.
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