'The Mafia Nanny' Series Based On Webtoon Action Romance In Works At Hulu; Charlize Theron To EP
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β’Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:59:12 +0000
π° What Happened
Hulu is developing a drama series called The Mafia Nanny. It is based on a popular Webtoon comic.
The story follows Davina, an elite nanny. Her new job is to care for a boy named Mikey Angelini, whose father has links to organised crime. The father could pull Davina back into a world she tried to leave. Charlize Theron is an executive producer.
π The Backstory
Webtoon is a comic platform owned by South Korean company Naver. Its stories have been turned into many Korean and Japanese shows, and millions of people read them on their phones.
This is thought to be the first English-language live-action series based on Webtoon. A Korean show, The Remarried Empress, starts on Hulu on November 4.
π― Why It Matters
Comics from the internet are becoming a big source of TV shows. It shows how online stories can reach millions of viewers.
Hulu is developing a drama series called The Mafia Nanny. It is based on a popular Webtoon comic.
The story follows Davina, an elite nanny. Her new job is to care for a boy named Mikey Angelini, whose father has links to organised crime. The father could pull Davina back into a world she tried to leave. Charlize Theron is an executive producer.
Webtoon is a comic platform owned by South Korean company Naver. Its stories have been turned into many Korean and Japanese shows, and millions of people read them on their phones.
This is thought to be the first English-language live-action series based on Webtoon. A Korean show, The Remarried Empress, starts on Hulu on November 4.
Comics from the internet are becoming a big source of TV shows. It shows how online stories can reach millions of viewers.