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For Chloe Bennet, Starring in 'Interior Chinatown' Was Therapy

Before the Hulu adaptation of Charles Yu's bestselling novel was even announced, the actress knew she had to play Lana Lee.

The New York Times · 7h

‘Interior Chinatown’ Puts Stereotypes in the Spotlight

Adapted by Charles Yu from his own novel, this series about a man stuck inside a cop show satirizes Hollywood’s penchant for pigeonholing Asian actors.

AsAmNews on MSN · 2h

Interior Chinatown comically tackles Asian stereotypes

Interior Chinatown is an ambitious detective series that satirizes Asian stereotypes as a way to entertain but also provides social commentary on this issue. It debuts today, November 19, on Hulu. Based on Charles Yu’s award-winning book of the same name,

NBC News on MSN · 1h

‘Interior Chinatown’ stars loved getting to satirize Hollywood’s portrayal of Asian Americans

For “Interior Chinatown” star Jimmy O. Yang, playing an invisible Chinatown extra in the new series hit close to home.

U.S. News & World Report · 23h

'Interior Chinatown': Its Cast Has Faced Hollywood Struggles Uncannily Like Its Characters

Its Cast Has Faced Hollywood Struggles Uncannily Like Its Characters Jimmy O. Yang once played “Chinese Teenager #1.” He's now No. 1 on the call sheet in “Interior Chinatown” — despite playing downtrodden background actor Willis Wu in the new Hulu series.

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How a Room Full of Lifeless Westworld Robots Inspired Charles Yu's Interior Chinatown

The author and showrunner on his story about shining a light on the faceless characters typically on the margins.

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‘Interior Chinatown’ Struggles to Turn an Allegorical Novel Into a Show: TV Review

Charles Yu adapts his 2020 novel 'Interior Chinatown' into a Hulu series that struggles to turn an allegory into a show.

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Hit Book ‘Interior Chinatown’ Is Now a Fantastic Hulu TV Show

There’s an inherent power in the art of the meta-narrative—stories that construct an obviously fictional, heightened version ...

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'Interior Chinatown' review: Jimmy O. Yang comedy is confusing to the brink of baffling

The title takes a shot at another threadworm screen trope about Chinatowns, as hotbeds of crime and corruption, captured long ...

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Chloe Bennet knows what it’s like to straddle two worlds, and not just in ‘Interior Chinatown’

Chloe Bennet, who co-stars in Hulu's 'Interior Chinatown,' discusses how her identity was central to her role in Charles Yu's ...

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This ‘Interior Chinatown’ Season 1 Schedule Will Ensure You Never Miss a Twist

Luckily, fans won’t have to wait long to watch episode 2...or 3...or 4. All 10 episodes of Interior Chinatown season 1 will ...

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Interior Chinatown Review: Hulu's Surreal Series Is A Bitingly Meta Take On Asian-American Representation

Charles Yu's Interior Chinatown is a wonderfully mind-bending exploration of Asian-American representation in Hollywood ...

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‘Interior Chinatown’ Review: Hulu Show Is a Cheeky Meta Spin on the Cop Procedural

Jimmy O. Yang headlines Charles Yu’s intricate exploration of the stories in the background of a network TV drama The post ...

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‘Interior Chinatown’ Creator Talks Book-to-TV Changes, Taika Waititi’s Influence, and More

Creator Charles Yu, who penned the 2020 National Book Award winner the series is based on, calls the series 'Law & Order ...

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