THE SMITH SOCIETY is a podcast where stories and storytelling unite. Through intimate interviews and insightful discussions, we bring you the voices behind the stories you love. We feature world-renowned actors, writers, directors and more -- discussing a variety of topics related to the film and television industry. We uncover the secrets of their craft and celebrate the diverse tales that shape our world.
On this episode of The Smith Society we sit down with the wildly creative and brilliant Lee Sung Jin.
Lee Sung Jin is currently the Creator/Writer/Showrunner/Executive Producer of BEEF, a Netflix series starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, produced by A24.
Lee's current television development includes: an A24 animated pilot, THE IMMORTAL JELLYFISH, with writer Joanna Calo, designed by artist Lauren Tsai, and NOWHERE, a half hour pilot with Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Point Grey Pictures and Lionsgate Television, directed by Rhys Thomas (DocumentaryNow, Hawkeye).
His past credits include FX’s DAVE, Amazon’s UNDONE, Netflix’s TUCA & BERTIE, HBO’s SILICON VALLEY, and FX’s IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA.
On the feature side, he is currently writing BARNEY for Mattel, Valparaiso, and Daniel Kaluuya, as well as an untraditional theatrical experience, OMNI, starring Jaden Smith with Kanye West and Scooter Braun producing. He is also a producer on A24's LURKER, written by Alex Russell, with Eli Bush and Chris Storer producing.
We recorded this interview in the fall of 2019.
Lee Sung Jin: instagram.com/beherelater
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