{
  "id": 18159178,
  "title": "Lee Sung Jin Plots New Production Company With 2 Series in Development at Netflix",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/lee-sung-jin-plots-new-production-company-with-2-series-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/lee-sung-jin-new-production-company-new-shows-netflix/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lee Sung Jin is taking his creative partnership to the next level with Netflix by launching a new production company called Lila Pictures. The announcement was made on Wednesday, and Lee will continue to develop new projects for the streaming platform exclusively through Lila Pictures. Two projects are currently in development: \"The Only Child,\" a limited series starring Ali Wong, and \"Citizen's Arrest,\" a drama series created by Gene Hong.\n\nJoining Lila Pictures as Senior Vice President of Film & Television is Hyunji Ward. The news also includes the hiring of Ward, who brings extensive industry experience to the production company. Lee expressed excitement about launching Lila Pictures alongside his creative home at Netflix and the support of Hyunji Ward.\n\nThe term \"Lila\" is derived from Sanskrit and translates to \"the divine play.\" Lee sees this as a fitting name for the production company, as it reflects the divine nature of film and television alongside the collaborative spirit of his projects with Ali Wong, Gene Hong, and others.\n\n\"The Only Child\" reunites Lee with Ali Wong and Ava Wong Davies, who co-produced and wrote the series. In this project, Wong plays a mother of a half-Chinese professional archer preparing for her first gold medal competition. \"Citizen's Arrest\" is based on a script by Gene Hong and revolves around a friendship between two neighbors who become obsessed with solving a local crime, using it as an escape from their personal crises. Both projects fall under the Lila Pictures banner and will be executive-produced, written, and directed by Lee.\n\nWard's career began at UTA, where she spent four years before joining Dakota Johnson's TeaTime Pictures. During her time at TeaTime Pictures, she worked on projects like \"Splitsville,\" \"Daddio,\" and \"Slip.\" Lee has recently penned \"X-Men\" for Marvel alongside Joanna Calo and is an executive producer on Alex Russell's \"Lurker.\"",
  "summary": "Ali Wong is set to lead his next limited series, while Gene Hong develops a drama The post Lee Sung Jin Plots New Production Company With 2 Series in Development at Netflix appeared first on TheWrap .",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin Launches Production Company, Plans Ali Wong Limited Series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/beef-creator-lee-sung-jin-launches-production-company-plans-ali-wong",
        "published": "2026-11-04T18:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}