Crazy Rich Asians (2018) stars Awkwafina and Michelle Yeoh are reportedly in talks to reunite as the leads of a new inter-dimensional action film from the directing duo known as The Daniels, the filmmakers behind the 2016 indie breakout Swiss Army Man.
Awkwafina (left) and Michelle Yeoh (right) in Crazy Rich Asians (2018).
Directors Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert—collectively known as The Daniels—first drew wide attention with their inventive and offbeat 2016 film Swiss Army Man, a story that balanced surreal humor and emotional honesty. Now the pair are said to be shifting toward a larger-scale action project that explores inter-dimensional themes. The film will be produced by Anthony and Joe Russo’s production company AGBO, with the Russo brothers attached as producers in a collaboration that brings together independent sensibilities and blockbuster experience.
The project, titled Everything Everywhere All At Once, is reportedly co-produced by Jonathan Wang, who frequently partners with The Daniels, while Josh Rudnik of Mosaic is listed as an executive producer. The potential reuniting of Awkwafina and Michelle Yeoh represents the first significant casting development revealed since the film’s initial announcement, and it underscores the project’s ambition to pair acclaimed acting talent with visionary filmmakers.
Awkwafina has been enjoying a high-profile run in recent years. She appeared in the heist ensemble Ocean’s 8, which earned strong box office returns relative to its estimated $70 million budget, and she received wide attention for her role in Crazy Rich Asians, a romantic comedy that quickly became a cultural touchstone and achieved notable commercial success. Michelle Yeoh, who also appears in Crazy Rich Asians, has maintained a prominent presence in both film and television; she has been a recognizable figure in Western audiences since her breakthrough with Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in 2000 and has more recently appeared in the series Star Trek: Discovery.
The reported film promises to blend kinetic action with imaginative, multi-dimensional storytelling—an approach that could play to The Daniels’ strength at combining emotional stakes with unconventional visual ideas. With AGBO backing and the Russo brothers’ producing experience, the project may aim to bridge independent creativity and mainstream reach, positioning the new film as both a character-driven story and an effects-forward action piece.
At this stage, official details remain limited. Casting is described as “in talks,” and no firm confirmations, production schedule, or release date have been announced. The involvement of Awkwafina and Michelle Yeoh, if finalized, would signal a high-profile pairing that leverages both performers’ comedic timing and dramatic range, while aligning with The Daniels’ reputation for surprising tonal shifts and imaginative world-building.
Industry watchers will likely look for future updates about the film’s script, additional cast members, creative collaborators, and production timeline. Given the parties attached—The Daniels directing, Jonathan Wang co-producing, Josh Rudnik as executive producer, and the Russo brothers producing through AGBO—the project will attract attention from both festival audiences and mainstream viewers curious to see how an inter-dimensional concept is realized by this creative team.