Henry Golding is undoubtedly hot property in Hollywood and the movie world right now. The British-Malaysian actor looks set to melt hearts in upcoming festive romantic comedy Last Christmas, but he is also edging towards becoming an action star after being linked to a role in new GI Joe spin-off Snake Eyes and his involvement in Guy Ritchie’s latest movie The Gentlemen.
However, while Golding undoubtedly has plenty of projects on the go – and rumors about James Bond won’t go away either – his breakout role in Crazy Rich Asians continues to be the gift that keeps on giving. In fact, it was recently confirmed that the movie’s enduring popularity means that Golding will soon pop up in the world of gaming.
New slot
Released in 2018, Crazy Rich Asians was based on the novel of the same name by Kevin Kwan and proved to be a huge success with audiences across the globe. The film is estimated to have made more than $238 million at the worldwide box office, with experts claiming that it is one of the highest-grossing romantic comedies in recent years.
In October, it was confirmed that Aristocrat had partnered with Warner Bros Consumer Products to launch a slot game based on the movie. Launched at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, the title features both audio and visuals from and inspired by the big screen success – which means Golding is likely to feature heavily.
The launch makes it just the latest Warner Bros movie to be adapted into a game by Aristocrat, as the company’s portfolio also includes experiences based on the likes of Mad Max: Fury Road and Westworld.
A common trend
While adapting a romantic comedy into a slot game may seem like a bit of a curveball, such trends are more common than many may realize. A host of different films have been adapted into offline and online slots in recent years, from the likes of Terminator 2: Judgement Day and Ted to even Bridesmaids.
Taking such a step with popular movies also makes more sense when you consider how both slots and casino gaming, in general, are big business at the moment. While land-based casinos remain very popular, online casinos are also a major way that people access such gaming. Sites like Manekichi offer a range of different games, from online slots to live casino experiences where classics like roulette and blackjack are hosted by a real-life dealer through a video link.
According to research, the global gambling market is expected to reach revenues of more than $525 billion by 2023, with more and more people being drawn into betting and playing casino games.
Hugely popular
Henry Golding’s career is going from strength to strength and the fact that he looks set for a prominent role in the new Crazy Rich Asians slot game is undoubtedly further evidence of his huge popularity.
With an intriguing number of new movies on the horizon, it will be fascinating to see whether his future roles go on to have the same impact that his turn in Crazy Rich Asians has had.
