Netflix has set an April 6, 2023 premiere date for Beef starring Steven Yeun (Nope) and Ali Wong (Always Be My Maybe). The streaming service also released the first six photos from the half-hour dark comedy created by Lee Sung Jin (Dave, Silicon Valley).
In addition to Steven Yeun as Danny and Ali Wong as Amy, the season one cast includes Joseph Lee as George, Young Mazino as Paul, David Choe as Isaac, and Patti Yasutake as Fumi. Maria Bello, Ashley Park, Justin H. Min, Mia Serafino, and Remy Holt guest star in recurring roles.
Steven Yeun executive produces via his Universal Remote banner. Ali Wong, showrunner Lee Sung Jin, and Jake Schreier also executive produce. Schreier directed episodes two, three, six, seven, eight, and nine. Sung Jin directed the season finale. The Netflix series is an A24 production.
The Plot: Beef follows the aftermath of a road rage incident between two strangers. Danny Cho (Steven Yeun), a failing contractor with a chip on his shoulder, goes head-to-head with Amy Lau (Ali Wong), a self-made entrepreneur with a picturesque life. The increasing stakes of their feud unravel their lives and relationships in this darkly comedic and deeply moving series.