9 novels with diverse characters that should be made into movies

"Crazy Rich Asians" blew away expectations at the box office and there are talks of a sequel on the way. Earlier in 2018, another film with a diverse cast captivated audiences: "Black Panther," which raked in an estimated $700 million in the US.It's clear that there's a massive audience for movies starring a cast of diverse actors and that tell underrepresented stories. In an industry still typically runby white men, movies like "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Black Panther" are too few and far between.To fix this problem, producers should look to literature that does not shy away from inclusive storylines.Here are 9 books with that should get the movie treatment. "The Windfall" by Diksha BasuAlthough the family in Diksha Basu's "The Windfall," may not be as crazy rich as "Crazy Rich Asians," this novel follows the Jha family in New Dehli as they suddenly come into a large sum of money. Moving from a cramped housing complex to the bustle of the city, sparks changes that ripple throughout the family. This heartfelt comedy touches on gender inequality, socioeconomic issues, and classism. While these are bigger themes that Hollywood often avoids, Basu's prose offers a great structure for a TV or film adaptation that would shine a light on a culture not often seen in theaters. "The Wangs vs. The World" by Jade ChangThis isn't a rags to riches story. In fact, it's a riches to rags. In Jade Chang's "The Wangs vs. The World," an Asian-American patriarch loses his empire in a financial crisis, so he and his family embark on a comedic cross-country road trip. This charming novel has already caught Hollywood's eye, actually. Hollywood Reporter saidHulu has a series in development with "Crazy Rich Asians'" Jon M. Chu set to direct."An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones"An American Marriage" is a powerful novel that follows black newlyweds in the first few years of their marriage in Atlanta. After just one year after their nuptials, Roy is sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit, leaving his wife, Celestial, to seek comfort in another man. When Roy is exonerated, they try to repair their relationship that is already badly damaged. Not only does this novel dissect the intricacies of marriage, but Jones' handling of topics like minorities in the justice system would be a refreshing theme in theatres.In February, Oprah named "An American Marriage" her official book club selection, and there are rumors she may be turning it into a film. See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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