Beef creator Lee Sung Jin announces 2 new series in the works at Netflix

Lee Sung Jin, the mastermind behind the hit series "Beef," has ventured into new territory by establishing a production company, Lila Pictures, specifically aimed at creating scripted series and feature films for Netflix. This move is part of a multi-year creative partnership between Lee and Netflix. As the creator, executive producer, writer, and director, Lee will be actively involved in the production process, while Hyunji Ward has joined as the Senior Vice President of Film & Television.

In addition to announcing the creation of Lila Pictures, Netflix and Lee shared details about two new shows currently in development. The first is a limited drama series titled "The Only Child," which is being produced by and starring Ali Wong. The storyline revolves around the mother of a professional archer who is preparing to compete for her first gold medal.

The second new series is called "Citizen's Arrest" and is created by Gene Hong, who previously worked on "Beef." The series follows two longtime friends and neighbors whose obsession with solving a local crime evolves into an escape from their own private crises. Lee emphasized the significance of the name "Lila," which in Sanskrit can be interpreted as "the divine play."

He expressed gratitude for the collaboration with close friends and collaborators like Ali Wong and Gene Hong, stating that this is just the beginning of their creative endeavors together.