Per Deadline, Beef creator Lee Sung Jin teased the Netflix dark comedy’s future, revealing that the show was originally pitched as an anthology. Lee confirmed that he’s ready to work on next installment should the streamer decide to give them a renewal order.
“We always pitched the season to buyers as an anthology series. There was always going to be new characters,” Lee said. “Whether it stays limited or turns as an anthology or we continue existing, that’s really up to Netflix. But whatever they decide, I’m definitely ready.”
For its first installment, Beef successfully won three major Golden Globe awards, including Best Limited Series, Best Actor – Miniseries for Steven Yeun, and Best Actress – Miniseries for Ali Wong. The show is also currently nominated for nine Emmys and has already won three at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Casting.
What is Beef about?
“It follows the aftermath of a road rage incident between two strangers,” reads the synopsis. “Danny Cho, a failing contractor with a chip on his shoulder, goes head-to-head with Amy Lau, a self-made entrepreneur with a picturesque life. The increasing stakes of their feud unravel their lives and relationships in this darkly comedic and deeply moving series.”
Beef was created, executive produced, and directed by Sung Jin (Dave, Silicon Valley), who is also set as the showrunner. He previously worked with Yeun and Wong in the adult animated series Tuca & Bertie. The series starred Yeun as Danny, Wong as Amy, Joseph Lee as George, Young Mazino as Paul, David Choe as Isaac, and Patti Yasutake as Fumi.
The series was executive produced by Yeun for his Universal Remote banner, Wong, and Jake Schreier, who directed multiple episodes. Additional cast included Maria Bello, Ashley Park, Justin H. Min, Mia Serafino, and Remy Holt.
