Hulu Has Ordered The Mafia Nanny Series
Charlize Theron will executive produce a live-action adaptation of the popular Webtoon series.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Entertainment — General
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Hulu has officially entered development on a live-action drama series based on the Webtoon property The Mafia Nanny. Charlize Theron is attached to serve as an executive producer on the project.
Why it matters
The adaptation is driven by the significant reach of the original digital comic, which has garnered 420 million views to date. This project marks the first English-language live-action production derived from a Webtoon property.
The underlying Webtoon series has accumulated 420 million views. This project represents the first attempt to adapt a Webtoon property into an English-language live-action television format.
The players
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron is a prominent Academy Award-winning actor and producer who oversees development through her production company.
Max Gill
Max Gill is an established television writer tasked with adapting the source material for the streaming audience.
Hulu
Hulu is a major American subscription streaming service that produces and distributes original television content.
Webtoon Productions
Webtoon Productions is the studio arm of the digital comics platform dedicated to expanding intellectual property into film and television.
The details
Max Gill has been tapped to write the television adaptation for the upcoming drama series. Development is being led by a consortium including Secret Menu, Webtoon Productions, and Steady Collective.
Timeline
The development of the series was announced on September 18, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This project signals a major shift in the streaming wars as platforms increasingly look toward digital comic platforms to secure proven, high-traffic intellectual property. It follows a broader trend of studios attempting to capture younger demographics by adapting successful web-based content into traditional prestige formats.
Viewers can anticipate the series to be released exclusively on the Hulu streaming platform. Access to the show will require a standard subscription, aligning with the platform's current distribution strategy for its original dramas.
The takeaway
The move highlights how digital comic platforms are becoming critical sources for mainstream television development. Fans of the original material should keep an eye on production updates to see how the visual style of the Webtoon is translated to live-action.
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