Jessie Mei Li, Karina Lam, Chris Pang and Toby Stephens on the Rich and Restless in Hong Kong Glamour Drama ‘The Season’: ‘They’re All Human Beings Who Are Terrified’

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Jessie Mei Li, Karina Lam, Chris Pang, and Toby Stephens star in Hulu's "The Season," a new drama about Hong Kong's wealthy sailing community and their moral failings. Shooting on boats eliminated the usual refuge of trailers between takes, forcing the cast to stay in character and emotionally present. The actors discuss how the tight quarters and constant visibility intensified their performances, revealing vulnerability beneath their characters' glamorous veneer. The show explores themes of privilege, ambition, and the human cost of wealth in Hong Kong's elite circles.