MILLIONS the Series: All-Asian Cast

Yay! I can officially announce my involvement with the new series MILLIONS, featuring an all-Asian lead cast based in Toronto. I’m excited to be part of this cast and I hope that this community will continue to support opportunities for Asians to be more visible on the silver screen. How luck am I!

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MILLIONS is the story of Toronto twenty-somethings, Brandon (the dreamer), Deron (the clown), Mary (the tomboy), Charlie (the cynic), Lia (the girl next door), Jay (the playboy), and Eddie (the brain). They work mediocre 9 to 5 jobs, and waste away their nights bumming the streets aimlessly. The emptiness of their lives makes them apathetic, but not enough to do anything about it.

Until a tragedy hits the group that sparks Brandon on a quest.

In high school, the friends made a pact to become millionaires before the age of 30. It was a childish dream that faded with time. But after recent events, Brandon refuses to let it go any longer. He persuades his friends to join him in becoming the millionaires they once promised each other they’d be. And prove to each other that dreams aren’t something easily forgotten.

The creator, Andrew Chung, is announcing the cast members by releasing short video teasers. The cast is such an amazing group of we’re all from such different ethnic backgrounds and different career paths. I’m extremely proud to be associated with such dedicated people who I’ve grown to truly respect. In the past month, we’ve grown a lot closer and have developed a bond that I hope the audience will feel is truly authentic and real. In a weird way, it feels like the Asian version of Friends. (just saying)

So far we’ve announced:

Andrew “Pyro” Chung as DERON

Jasmine Chen as MARY

Stephan Kim as CHARLIE

Lee “Lethal” Pham as EDDIE

Sarah Lian (me) as LIA

JAY (to be announced on Thursday June 16th)

BRANDON (to be announced on Sunday June 19th)

You can get an update via the Official MILLIONS Website to find out more on the project. We’ve already filmed the pilot episode  and it was a great experience being back on a North American set with a full crew + shot on RED. Its now going through the stages of editing/post-production. So for all of you who are asking when you can see something, make sure you keep watching this space!

Please help spread the word about this awesome series and subscribe to the Official MILLIONS Youtube Channel.