Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Netflix to Adapt South Korean Hit 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'
Netflix is working on an English version of the popular South Korean show 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'.
The original show was about a lawyer with autism who was very good at her job.
It was a big hit both in South Korea and around the world.
Leila Gerstein, who has worked on other shows like 'Hart of Dixie' and 'The Handmaid's Tale,' will write and help produce the new version.
Jerry Bruckheimer Television, known for shows like 'CSI,' will also be involved.
This adaptation aims to bring the story to a new audience.
Netflix is developing an English adaptation of the South Korean series 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'.
Leila Gerstein will write and executive produce the adaptation, with KristieAnne Reed producing.
The original series, starring Park Eun-bin, premiered in June 2022 and was a global success.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo tells the story of an attorney with autism spectrum disorder.
Jerry Bruckheimer Television will produce the adaptation.
- Who
- Leila Gerstein will write and executive produce, and KristieAnne Reed will produce for Jerry Bruckheimer Television.
- What
- Netflix is developing an English-language adaptation of the South Korean series 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'.
- When
- The original series premiered in June 2022.
- Where
- The English-language adaptation is being developed for Netflix.
- Why
- To adapt a successful international format for a wider audience.
- Original Series Title
- Extraordinary Attorney Woo
- Original Star
- Park Eun-bin
- Adaptation Language
- English
- Production Company
- Jerry Bruckheimer Television
- Writer/EP
- Leila Gerstein
- Platform
- Netflix
- Original Premiere Date
- June 2022