Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Netflix to Remake K-Drama "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" for US
The popular Korean drama "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" is getting a US remake!
The original show, which was very successful on Netflix, is about a lawyer named Woo Young-woo who has autism.
The new version will be made in English and will be produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Television.
Leila Gerstein, who has worked on shows like "Hart of Dixie," will write and help produce the new show.
The original K-drama was a big hit, staying at the top of Netflix's non-English charts for six weeks, and this remake is expected to bring in more viewers.
Netflix is reportedly remaking the South Korean drama "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" for a US audience.
The original series, released in June 2022, starred Park Eun-bin as Woo Young-woo, an autistic lawyer.
The English-language adaptation is being developed to attract more fans and subscribers.
Leila Gerstein is set to write and executive produce the adaptation.
Jerry Bruckheimer Television will produce the US version of the K-drama.
- Who
- Netflix, Leila Gerstein, and Jerry Bruckheimer Television are involved in the remake.
- What
- Netflix is remaking the South Korean drama "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" for an American audience.
- When
- The original series was released in June 2022.
- Where
- The new adaptation is for the US market.
- Why
- To attract more fans and subscribers.
Fans of the Original
Potential New Audience
Interest in the Series
Fans of the Original
Viewers who enjoyed the original series.
Potential New Audience
Those less interested in Korean dramas or with different cultural preferences.
- Original Show Title
- Extraordinary Attorney Woo
- Original Star
- Park Eun-bin
- Primary Production
- Jerry Bruckheimer Television
- Writer/Executive Producer
- Leila Gerstein
- Original Release Year
- 2022
- Original Network
- ENA