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Crazy Rich Asians [2] is filled with a star-studded cast [3], and Harry Shum Jr. is no exception. Though his character, Charlie Wu, has a small role in the film, there is a good chance we'll be seeing even more of him if the movie gets picked up for a sequel [4]. Spoiler: his character has a pretty big role in the books. So, just who exactly is Shum playing? Here's what you should know about Charlie.

Warning: spoilers for Crazy Rich Asians ahead.

Who Is Charlie Wu?

Charlie is Astrid's former love and ex-fiancé in the book trilogy. Though Astrid's parents disapproved of him when they were dating because he didn't come from old money, he eventually becomes a tech billionaire. Even though he goes on to marry a woman named Isabel, he still has deep feelings for Astrid in the first novel.

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Is Charlie in the Crazy Rich Asians Movie?

Initially, Charlie was supposed to make an appearance at Colin and Araminta's wedding and share a dance with Astrid. Even though the scene appeared in the film's trailer (as seen in the GIF above), it was eventually cut from the theatrical release [6]. While Charlie doesn't appear in the actual film, he does appear in a midcredits scene [7] during Rachel and Nick's engagement party solo. The scene may be short, but it could signal the possibility of a sequel.

Which Books Is Charlie In?

While Charlie only makes a small appearance in the first book, Crazy Rich Asians, he has a greater role in the following two books, China Rich Girlfriend and Rich People Problems.