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Don Lee, Lee Jin-uk, and Lalisa Manobal to Star in Netflix Action Thriller 'TYGO'
[Top Left to Right: Don Lee, Lee Jin-uk, Lalisa Manobal / Bottom Left to Right: Don Lee, Lee Jin-uk, Lalisa Manobal]
Netflix today announced TYGO, a new global action thriller starring Don Lee (The Roundup franchise, Eternals, Train to Busan), Lee Jin-uk (Squid Game, Sweet Home), and Lalisa 'LISA' Manobal of BLACKPINK (The White Lotus). Produced by Big Punch Pictures and AGBO, with co-production by Nova Film Inc and B&C Group, the film brings together powerhouse Korean and global talent in an explosive new chapter of the Extraction universe.
TYGO marks Don Lee's return to Netflix following his worldwide success with The Roundup franchise and his Marvel debut in Eternals. "I'm thrilled that this project, which I've been developing for years with AGBO, is finally moving into production," says Lee. "TYGO brings a distinctly Korean identity into the global Extraction universe. We can't wait to unleash its explosive energy on audiences worldwide."
Also joining the cast is Lee Jin-uk, known globally for his roles in global hit Squid Game. Reflecting on his involvement, Lee shares, "As a fan of the Extraction franchise, it's a great honor for me to join this universe. I'm especially excited and grateful to be working with Don, whom I've always admired, and with Lisa as well. I'll do my very best to present a film that lives up to your expectations."
World renowned rapper, singer, dancer and actress, Lalisa 'LISA' Manobal, who made her acting debut in The White Lotus Season 3, takes on her first major film role in TYGO. "I'm so honored to be a part of this project and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such incredible actors," she says. "Being in an action movie has always been a dream of mine, so for my film debut to be such an exciting project feels very special."
Based on an original graphic novel created by Anthony and Joe Russo and Ande Parks, the Extraction franchise has become Netflix's most successful action property, following two record-breaking films produced by AGBO. The producing team for TYGO includes Don Lee (The Roundup franchise, The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil) under the Big Punch Pictures banner; Anthony and Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, Michael Disco, and Albert J. Kim for AGBO; Won-ki Choi (Badland Hunters, Holy Night: Demon Hunters) for Nova Film; and Chris S. Lee (Pig Village, Bedford Park) for B&C Group. The film is written by Cha Woo-jin and directed by Lee Sang-yong, the acclaimed filmmaker behind The Roundup and The Roundup: No Way Out.
Set within the shared universe of Netflix's global Extraction franchise, TYGO follows Tygo (Don Lee), a former child soldier turned mercenary who embarks on a revenge mission through Korea's underworld after a mission gone wrong. Blending high-octane action with emotional depth, the film showcases the precision and craftsmanship of Korean filmmaking within Netflix's global scale.
According to Angela Russo-Otstot, producer and chief creative officer of AGBO, the collaboration exemplifies the studio's ongoing partnership with Netflix and its commitment to international storytelling. "We're thrilled to explore the world of Extraction through a South Korean lens, teaming up with legendary action star Don Lee and visionary director Lee Sang-yong, whose dynamic choreography exemplifies the world-class craft of Korean cinema," she says. "Together, we proudly welcome Lisa, a truly multitalented global phenomenon, and Lee Jin-uk, one of Korea's most charismatic and versatile actors, to lead our cast alongside Don. We're also grateful to continue our creative partnership with Netflix. TYGO marks our ninth collaboration and reflects our shared commitment to bold, global storytelling."
Choi Won-ki, CEO of Nova Film, emphasized the scale and ambition of the project. "Behind TYGO stands a team of seasoned filmmakers and an exceptional cast from Korea and Hollywood, brought together by the global entertainment service Netflix to reach viewers worldwide," he says. Chris S. Lee, CEO of B&C Group, adds, "This represents the culmination of years of passion and persistence with our partners at AGBO - a bold, Korea-driven film built from the ground up with a global vision. From inception, we set out to unite world-class talent from all over the world, and this collaboration has surpassed every expectation."
Film Information
Title: TYGO
Directed by: Lee Sang-yong
Written by: Cha Woo-jin
Cast: Don Lee, Lee Jin-uk, Lalisa Manobal
Produced by: Big Punch Pictures, AGBO, TGIM
Co-produced by: Nova Film Inc, B&C Group
Distributed by: Netflix
About Extraction
Extraction is one of Netflix's most successful film franchises to date. Ninety million households watched the first film within its first four weeks, making it the streamer's biggest-ever film premiere at the time. The second film debuted at #1 on Netflix's Global Top 10 Movies (English) list, where it remained for seven weeks, amassing over 123 million views.
Based on a graphic novel created by the Russo Brothers and Ande Parks, both films were written by Joe Russo, starring Chris Hemsworth and directed by Sam Hargrave. The upcoming series, led by showrunner Glen Mazzara, continues to expand the Extraction universe.
About Big Punch Pictures
Big Punch Pictures is a rapidly growing content studio founded around the vision of action star and producer Don Lee (aka Ma Dong-seok). The company has built strong partnerships with top-tier Hollywood studios, financiers, and distributors, positioning itself as a dynamic force in the global entertainment industry.
With a mission to drive the globalization of Korean cinema, Big Punch Pictures actively develops and packages projects in Korea with the intention of scaling them into Hollywood and international productions via its U.S.-based subsidiary, Big Punch Global. The company develops and produces films, TV series, and games, and is also expanding into webtoons and gaming, further solidifying its footprint in the global content market.
About AGBO
Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an independent studio shaping the future of storytelling across film, television, and gaming. Known for record-breaking success, the company has delivered 15 global #1 openings and generated over $7 billion at the box office, including Avengers: Endgame, Marvel's highest-grossing film.
AGBO produced the Academy Award(R)-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once, which won seven Oscars including Best Picture, as well as The Gray Man and Extraction - two of Netflix's most-watched titles.
A key part of AGBO's mission is its commitment to producing local-language stories for global audiences, beginning with Mosul, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and followed Netflix's global release model. That commitment has continued through the Citadel universe, with Citadel: Diana (Italy) and Citadel: Honey Bunny (India), both Prime Video local productions that achieved #1 status in their markets and tremendous success worldwide.
Recent productions include The Bluff for Amazon MGM and The Whisper Man for Netflix, with Citadel Season 2 currently in post-production. AGBO is also in production in Dublin on a new series in the Extraction universe starring Omar Sy and led by showrunner Glen Mazzara. In addition, AGBO is producing Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027), both directed by the Russo Brothers.
About Nova Film Inc
Nova Film is a dynamic production company founded in 2020 by Choi Won-ki, a seasoned producer with extensive experience in the Korean film industry. The company has developed and released projects such as Ground Zero and the Netflix feature Badland Hunters. Nova Film also produced Holy Night: Demon Hunters and The Noisy Mansion (a Korean Film Council-backed project), and is behind the Disney+ original series Twelve.
Currently in post-production on Pig Village (slated for release in mid-2026), Nova Film continues to expand its diverse slate, fostering a creative environment where filmmakers can maximize their artistic potential and bring bold stories to global audiences.
About B&C Group
B&C (Bold & Courageous) is a film and television production and management company based in Seoul and Los Angeles. The company specializes in developing and producing international co-productions, elevated films, series, and global IP-driven franchises with world-class talent that bridge the creative worlds of Hollywood and Korea.
B&C represents and collaborates with top-tier artists such as Don Lee (The Roundup, Eternals), Hong Kyung (Good News), Anupam Tripathi (Squid Game), and visionary filmmakers including Ryu Seung-wan (Veteran), JQ Lee (All of Us Are Dead), Byun Sung-hyun (Kill Boksoon), and Kim Seong-hun (A Hard Day).
B&C's current slate includes Bedford Park (shot in New Jersey with actor Son Sukku and Moon Choi, now in post), Pig Village (English-language crime thriller with Don Lee and Michal Rooker, now in post), and the Hollywood remake of The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil for Paramount in development. Across every project, B&C remains committed to championing bold ideas, global voices, and talent-friendly creative partnerships on both sides of the Pacific.
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