Lulu Wang’s initial hesitation about ‘Expats’ and what ultimately convinced her to say yes
After the unexpected success of her 2019 film “The Farewell,” Lulu Wang had reservations about her next move. Despite pushback from Hollywood executives to make her work more appealing to a broader audience, she resisted, creating a deeply personal film that resonated with viewers. When approached by Nicole Kidman to adapt “The Expatriates” into a…