Lee Sung Jin Sets Up Two Netflix TV Projects
Lila Pictures, the new production company of Lee Sung Jin, has two television projects in development at Netflix.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Television
Lee Sung Jin has established Lila Pictures under his recently renewed overall deal with Netflix and set up two new TV projects for development. The first is the limited drama "The Only Child," starring Ali Wong, who will also produce, with Ava Wong Davies writing.
Why it matters
The move expands Lee Sung Jin's relationship with Netflix following the renewal of his overall deal, giving the streamer new series in development from a creator whose prior work has drawn major awards attention. It also signals Netflix's continued investment in creator-led limited dramas.
The series 'Beef' received 29 Emmy nominations across both seasons and 11 wins, and reached the Netflix Global top 10 in 87 countries for five weeks. Netflix has not announced premiere dates or budgets for the two new projects.
The players
Lee Sung Jin
Lee Sung Jin is a television writer and producer best known as the creator of Netflix's "Beef," and he now leads the new production company Lila Pictures.
Netflix
Netflix is the global streaming service that has developed and distributed original series including "Beef," and it is where the new projects are being developed.
Ali Wong
Ali Wong is a stand-up comedian and actress who will star in and produce the limited drama "The Only Child."
The details
Lila Pictures was established under Lee Sung Jin's renewed overall deal with Netflix, and Hyunji Ward was hired as senior VP of Film & Television. The limited drama "The Only Child" is set up with Ali Wong starring and producing, while Gene Hong created the drama series "Citizen's Arrest," which is also set up at Netflix.
Timeline
Lila Pictures projects and hire announced on November 4, 2026.
"Beef" originally debuted in 2023.
Industry Dynamics
The development deals extend the creator-driven limited-series model that Netflix built around "Beef," which debuted in 2023 and became a major awards contender. Streamers continue to sign prolific creators to overall deals to secure a pipeline of original drama projects.
The projects are currently in development at Netflix, so viewers in the United States will only be able to watch them through the Netflix subscription once they premiere. No release windows or subscription tier details have been announced.
The takeaway
Creator overall deals can expand a streamer's pipeline quickly, so watching which projects move from development to production offers a clear signal of where Netflix is investing next.
Further reading
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