Netflix Announces Tygo, Extraction Film with Korean Stars

Netflix announced on December 5 the development of Tygo, an action thriller that expands its popular Extraction franchise with a South Korean perspective. The film stars Korean actor Ma Dong-seok, known internationally as Don Lee, alongside Lee Jin-wook and BLACKPINK member Lisa in her feature film debut.

Tygo centers on the title character, a former child soldier and mercenary portrayed by Ma, who launches a high-stakes rescue and revenge mission after his close companion Lia is kidnapped by a powerful criminal syndicate in Korea's underworld. Lia, played by Lisa, shares a traumatic childhood with Tygo and serves as a vital ally in their operations. Lee Jin-wook takes on the role of Armand Choi, the syndicate's ruthless leader. Directed by Lee Sang-yong, known for his work on the action-packed Roundup films, and written by Cha Woo-jin, the movie promises intense sequences choreographed by veteran Heo Myung-haeng, a staple in Korean action cinema.

The project is a joint production from Ma's Big Punch Pictures, AGBO—led by filmmakers Anthony and Joe Russo—and additional partners including Nova Film and BC Group. It builds on the Extraction universe, which originated from the...