Why is Constance Wu calling out Andrew Barth Feldman again? Drama explained

Actress Constance Wu is criticising he casting of actor Andrew Barth Feldman in the musical Maybe Happy Ending. It has sparked notable backlash. The Crazy Rich Asians star has once again taken to social media to share disappointment. She has claimed Feldman's response to the controversy surrounding his casting left her "discouraged" and "disappointed."

This latest drama surrounds the choice to cast a white actor in a role, which was originally written for an Asian character. Constance Wu is beloved for her role in the TV comedy Fresh Off the Boat and for starring in Crazy Rich Asians (2018). It is a beloved Hollywood film that featured Asian-led storytelling. Notably, Wu has often advocated for fair representation of Asian Americans in entertainment.

On the other hand, Andrew Barth Feldman rose to prominence when he starred in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway at 17 years old. He also gained attention for appearing opposite Jennifer Lawrence in the 2023 comedy film No Hard Feelings. Feldman is currently filling in for Darren Criss in Maybe Happy Ending, a Tony-winning musical.

Constance Wu's complete statement regarding Andrew Barth Feldman's casting in Maybe Happy Ending

Constance Wu has made multiple statements on Instagram since early September. Initially, she accused Feldman of ignoring concerns from the Asian American community. He also allegedly ignored petitions that urged him to step aside.

On September 4, 2025, Constance Wu posted two Instagram stories that read:

"Cowardly, disrespectful, and just really really sad to just ignore an entire population and remain silent. Andrew Barth Feldman, to not even acknowledge the thousands of signatures/voices from BD Wong. Historically, remaining silent is complicity in racism. I hope you at least say something ABF, even if it’s disagreement. Please stop ignoring."

In her second story on the same day, Constance Wu wrote:

“Maybe ignoring it will be a lot less drama/headache for you personally Andrew, I get it. But sometimes it's worth it to suffer a bit of discomfort to at least acknowledge the voices of a population of people who have not had the racial privilege that you were born with. For your own integrity if for nothing else."

Requesting Feldman to speak out, the actress wrote:

"You can respectfully disagree and the way to start that is at least acknowledging the existence and pain of voices on the other side. Yeah you might encounter some drama on the other side of that disagreement but it’s worth it for your own integrity. We are worth it. Please stop ignoring us."

On September 16, 2025, Constance Wu revealed she and Feldman had spoken directly. In her latest Instagram story, the actress penned:

"Recently, @andrewbfeldman_ reached out to me to talk and we had an in-depth phone call about Asian American representation and erasure in theater. It was a peaceful call and we spoke at length, followed up by several emails/ texts. It made me hopeful. But after a recent voice memo he sent me, all I can say is that I am so disappointed in him. And feeling pretty discouraged.

Constance Wu continued:

"It's hard to keep speaking up when it feels like no one is listening anymore in this new era. It's exhausting and increasingly lonely. Once again, Asian Americans are left unheard, unacknowledged, invisible. Sadly, we are used to this. A dozen or so folks bts at @maybehappyending have remained silent perhaps in the hopes that this will all fade away and you know what? It has. Your plan is working, guys, I heard your box office doing great."

The actress again spoke about the petition:

"I'm sorry to the thousands of people on @wongbd's petition whose signatures he and the producers have yet to publicly acknowledge."

She concluded, stating:

"And honestly, I'm sorry ABF that you've been (perhaps unfairly) saddled with this responsibility by your producers. But sometimes we don't choose our responsibilities, they choose us. So the question that remains is: what are you choosing to do with it? Silence is a choice."

Constance Wu also criticized the producers of Maybe Happy Ending and accused them of staying quiet amid box office success.

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