#Riz Ahmed And Lulu Wang Team Up For Comedy Series The Son Of Good Fortune

I’ve been following Riz Ahmed’s career ever since I saw him in “Nightcrawler” and he continually perfects his craft with each new project that he takes on. “Sound of Metal” was one of my favorite films in 2019 and his performance alone could have carried that whole film, but there was also the impressive supporting cast and impeccable sound design as well. He received well-deserved Oscar, BAFTA, and Golden Globe nominations for best actor on that film and it’s one that audiences can return to many times over and yet gain a new insight. With Ahmed’s eye and talent, I don’t doubt that “The Son of Good Fortune” will be emotionally nuanced and culturally sound. 

Lulu Wang on board is also really exciting! How this woman can do all the things that she does is beyond me. “The Farewell” pretty much wrecked me emotionally and despite the film’s comical notes, there is still a really heavy undertone of thematic elements surrounding family dynamics, cultural identity, and independence. All of these themes seem to be relevant to this upcoming series, which makes Wang’s involvement even more vital. The fact that Andrew Lopez is on board is also a relief because it’s great to have such a diverse team behind the series, but Lopez’s Filipino roots will bring a refreshing layer to its authenticity. 

“The Son of Good Fortune” will debut on Amazon but there is no word yet on when production will start or the expected release date.