Director Jon M. Chu ‘Disgusted’ By ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequels Casting Scam (EXCLUSIVE)

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'Crazy Rich Asians' director Jon M. Chu is 'disgusted' by a fake casting call going around for the sequels

after a user named Alan Baltes — claiming to be an actor and casting associate — posted a notice saying that the supposed “Crazy Rich Asians” sequels, “China Rich Girlfriend” and “Rich People Problems,” were casting Asian actors, ages 20s through 40s, for lead roles via “live Zoom auditions.” There was also a part listed for a Caucasian female between ages 25-35.

Chu said he was first alerted about the notice when he was tagged in a tweet, after which he notified Twitter and flagged Warner Bros.’ legal department. After posting his own reaction, Chu said he was promptly blocked by Baltes on Twitter. Baltes’ account has since beenThe “In the Heights” director called the scam a “direct attack,” as Asian American actors have only lately begun to see opportunities expanded for them on screen.

It also comes at a time when Asian communities around the world are vulnerable to racist attacks for misguided associations with the coronavirus pandemic.

 

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