‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin Launches Production Company, Plans Ali Wong Limited Series
Hyunji Ward will run Lee's Lila Pictures, which also has a Gene Hong drama series in development.
Covered by 3 sources from United States. First reported by Variety ·
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‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin Sets Netflix Projects With Ali Wong, Gene Hong Under New Banner Lila Pictures
“Beef” creator Lee Sung Jin has set up two new TV projects for development at Netflix under his newly launched production company. Lee has established Lila Pictures under his recently-renewed overall deal with the streamer. In addition, he has hired Hyunji Ward to serve as senior VP of Film & Television for Lila…
‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin Launches Production Company, Plans Ali Wong Limited Series
Hyunji Ward will run Lee's Lila Pictures, which also has a Gene Hong drama series in development.
‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin Launches Lila Pictures, Developing Two Series For Netflix Including ‘The Only Child’ Limited Series With Ali Wong
Six months after re-upping his overall deal with Netflix, Beef creator Lee Sung Jin has formed a new production company and has set two projects in development with the streamer. Lee has launched Lila Pictures and has hired Hyunji Ward as SVP of Film and Television. Ward began her career at UTA in the motion
Coverage details
3 outlets from United States are covering this story: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline. Variety published it first, on November 4, 2026; the last outlet to join was Deadline, less than an hour later.
Key names in the coverage: Lila Pictures, Hyunji Ward, Lee, Beef and Netflix.
