Photos From the Cast of Crazy Rich Asians Will Get You Excited for the Film

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(SPOT.ph) It looks like the cast of the movie adaptation of the 2013 bestseller Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan is excited to start filming, judging by their Instagram snaps of the set and their rehearsals. And while she hasn't confirmed her role in the film, it appears that Kris Aquino is also getting cozy with the cast. She flew to Singapore with her baggage filled with gowns “befitting a princess” by Michael Levya and Michal Cinco.

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The novel tells the story of New York professor Rachel Chu who goes to Singapore with her boyfriend Nick Young to attend a friend's wedding. Rachel soon discovers Nick’s old-money world and the rest of his family and friends who are all part of Asia’s elite.

Some of the confirmed cast members include Fresh Off the Boat star Constance Wu as Rachel Chu, Singapore TV host Henry Golding as Nick Young, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon actress Michelle Yeoh as Nick’s disapproving mother.

Also confirmed cast members are Glee alum Harry Shum Jr., Humans’ Gemma Chan, Marco Polo’s Remy Hii and Chris Pang, comedian Ken Jeong, Sonoya Mizuno from Ex Machina, The Daily Show’s Ronnie Chieng, Silicon Valley’s Jimmy Yang, and New York-based rapper Awkwafina.

Another Filipino actor joining the cast is Nico Santos who is known for his role in the American comedy series, Superstore.

We don't know about you, but these photos from the cast are making us extra excited for the movie:

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 Kris Aquino bonded with Constance Wu

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Michelle Yeoh reunited with co-star Harry Shum Jr. who was with her in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny

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Ronnie Chieng practicing his dance moves

A post shared by Chris Pang (@pangeerz) on Jun 11, 2017 at 8:30pm PDT

Chris Pang fanboys over author Kevin Kwan

A post shared by Jon M Chu (@jonmchu) on Jun 8, 2017 at 2:32pm PDT

Director John Chu shares a scene from their production meeting

A post shared by Gemma Chan (@gemma_chan) on Jun 12, 2017 at 2:05am PDT

Gemma Chan is excited to start shooting

A post shared by Carmen Soo (@carmen_soo) on Jun 12, 2017 at 11:46pm PDT

Carmen Soo takes a break with cast mates

A post shared by Henry Golding (@henrygolding) on Jun 10, 2017 at 1:21am PDT

Henry Golding brought his parents on set

A post shared by Nico Santos (@nicosantoscomic) on Jun 11, 2017 at 4:57am PDT

Nico Santos shares a view of the Singapore sky

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Remy Hii jokes around with the cast and production crew