Lulu Wang boards Nicole Kidman's 'The Expatriates'

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Last Updated : Dec 13 2019 | 10:40 AM IST

"The Farewell" writer-director Lulu Wang is set to pen and executive produce "The Expatriates", an upcoming drama backed by actor Nicole Kidman's Blossom Films.

The Amazon series is based on Janice YK Lee's novel, reported Deadline.

Wang will also direct multiple episodes of the show.

"The Expatriates" follows the vibrant lives of a close-knit expatriate community in Hong Kong.

"When I first read Janice Lee's diasporic novel, I was immediately drawn to the rich characters and the global yet intimate exploration of life in modern Hong Kong.

"I'm thrilled to be working with Nicole Kidman and Amazon, whose commitment to bold, nuanced storytelling make them the perfect partners to translate this atmospheric story to screen," Wang said.

Along with Kidman, Per Saari will also produce for Blossom Films. Theresa Park will also executive produce, with Lee serving as consulting producer.

"The Beautiful Lie" scribe Alice Bell is also attached as a writer and executive producer.

Recently released, "The Farewell" is Wang's second feature, which she both wrote and directed.

The English-Mandarin film, starring Awkwafina and Tzi Ma, was recently nominated for a Film Independent Spirit Award for best feature and a Golden Globe for best motion picture foreign language.

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First Published: Dec 13 2019 | 10:40 AM IST

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