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    Everything You Need to Know About BEEF

    The dark comedy stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong. 

    By Phillipe Thao
    April 15, 2024

Word on the street is that you'll want to steer clear when Steven Yeun and Ali Wong are behind the wheel in BEEF.

From A24 Studios, the upcoming dark comedy series starring Yeun and Wong follows two strangers whose lives converge during a road rage incident. Danny Cho (Yeun) is a failing contractor with a chip on his shoulder, while Amy Lau (Wong) is a self-made entrepreneur with a picturesque life. Throughout the 10-episode series, their feud consumes them as their lives and relationships become intertwined in more ways than one. 

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Can I see some first look photos?

As these first look photos show, both characters come from polar-opposite worlds. Amy is surrounded by her beige walls, eclectic vases and a hot husband. Danny, on the other hand, comes from humble beginnings and can’t seem to catch a break. 

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Where can I watch the BEEF trailer?

BEEF is created and executive produced by showrunner Lee Sung Jin (Dave, Silicon Valley), with Yeun and Wong also joining as executive producers. 

The new trailer introduces us to the rest of the cast, including Joseph Lee, Young Mazino, David Choe and Patti Yasutake, with Maria Bello, Ashley Park, Justin H. Min, Mia Serafino and Remy Holt as recurring cast members. 

BEEF Season 1 TrailerRevenge is best served raw.

 

How do Danny and Amy meet?

If you weren’t able to catch the BEEF premiere at SXSW in March, don’t worry. In this extended first look clip, Danny and Amy’s bad days are about to get even worse as they take their beef to the streets. “Ali Wong, Steven Yeun, A24, and Netflix. It’s a dream team, and I’m honored to be collaborating with them,” Lee Sung Jin told Netflix. “I’m also grateful to the guy who yelled at me in traffic three years ago. I did not let it go, and now we have a show.”

Danny and Amy Have Major BEEF in This First Look Clip

 

Are there BEEF key art posters?

Danny and Amy face off (and flip each other off) in these BEEF key art posters. As the second photo says, “Revenge is best served raw,” and Yeun and Wong aren't stepping down from their feud.

Steven Yeun and Ali Wong as puppets on middle fingers.
Steven Yeun and Ali Wong stare each other down.

 

What is the BEEF release date?

BEEF premieres on April 6 — and you’ll want to buckle up for this wild ride. 

Has BEEF won any awards? 

Steven Yeun, Lee Sung Jin and Ali Wong, winners of the Best Performances in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television and Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television award for "Beef" pose in the press room during the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Yes! At the 2024 Golden Globes, Ali Wong won Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television, becoming the first actress of Asian descent to win in the limited series/TV movie category; Steven Yeun won Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television; and the series was awarded Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

At the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys, the series won awards in Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie; Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (for the episode “The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech In Pain”); and Outstanding Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (for the episode “Figures Of Light”).

At the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards, BEEF won in all the categories for which it was nominated, including Best Limited Series. Steven Yeun wonfor Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television, Ali Wong won for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television, and Maria Bello won for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television. 

At the 75th Emmy Awards, BEEF received 13 nominations and won five awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Ali Wong, who was honored as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, made history with her win, becoming the first woman of Asian descent to win a lead acting award at the Emmys. Steven Yeun won for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, and creator Lee Sung Jin won for Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for “The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech in Pain,” as well as for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for “Figures of Light.” 

At the 26th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards, BEEF won the award for Excellence in Contemporary Television for the episode “The Birds Don't Sing, They Screech in Pain.” Costume Designer Helen Huang, assistant costume designer Austin Wittick, and assistant costume designer YJ Hwang were honored.

At the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Ali Wong won the award for Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series and Steven Yeun won the award for  Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series. 

At the 35th Annual Producers Guild of America Awards, BEEF won the David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television. Then at the 39th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards, Ali Wong took home the award for Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series and BEEF also won for Best New Scripted Series. 

At the 74th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, BEEF took home the accolade for Best Edited Limited Series for the episode “The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech in Pain.” Then, at the 39th Annual Artios Awards, which honor excellence in casting, BEEF won in the limited series category. 

BEEF also won the Writers Guild of America Awards for Best Limited Series. 

And you can stream BEEF on Netflix right now. 

 

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