Charles Yu discusses adapting 'Interior Chinatown' for Hulu and collaborating with Taika Waititi

Charles Yu, author and showrunner of Hulu's "Interior Chinatown," discusses the challenges of adapting his novel into a TV series. He describes the process as rewarding yet difficult, requiring collaboration with a large team to bring his unique story to life. Yu highlights the need to balance different creative voices while maintaining a unified vision. The show blends elements of a crime procedural with a character study, featuring protagonist Willis Wu navigating a world where he feels like a background character. Working with director Taika Waititi, Yu learned about translating written words into visual storytelling. The collaboration aimed to create a relatable yet humorous portrayal of stereotypes, emphasizing the complexity of identity and the roles people play in society. "Interior Chinatown" is now available for streaming on Hulu.