After ‘Everything Everywhere’ Success, A24’s New Steven Yeun Series ‘Beef’ Decimates Rotten Tomatoes Ratings With Perfect Score
The next series Beef, from the same studio as Everything Everywhere All At Once, is attracting attention as it follows in the footsteps of its award-winning forerunner, which won Oscars and received positive reviews. The upcoming series featured South Korean-American actor, Steven Yeun who has become a beloved figure in Hollywood for his dynamic range and impressive performances.
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After gaining recognition as Glenn Rhee on The Walking Dead, 39 years old, Yeun has appeared in acclaimed films such as Minari and Burning, in addition to popular TV shows like Invincible and The Twilight Zone. The show’s, Beef status as a hotly anticipated release is cemented by the perfect ratings it has already achieved on Rotten Tomatoes.
Beef Earns A Flawless Rating On Rotten Tomatoes
Beef, the highly anticipated series from A24, has received a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, further building up the excitement among fans. Minari actor, Yeun plays the role of a struggling contractor with an attitude problem who finds himself in a disagreement with a successful self-made businesswoman, portrayed by Wong, in the upcoming Netflix series set to release on April 6.
Netflix shares, “The increasing stakes of their feud,” and added, “unravel their lives and relationships in this darkly comedic and deeply moving series.”
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Beef, a limited series featuring actor, Yeun (known for his roles in Nope and The Walking Dead) and Ali Wong (known for Always Be My Baby and Hard Knock Wife), follows the lives of two strangers whose encounter during a minor road rage incident leads to a significant change in their lives. The dark comedy series has earned immense praise from critics, reflected in its flawless Rotten Tomatoes score of 100%.
The showrunner, Lee Sung Jin, explains, “The idea was loosely based on a road rage incident that actually happened to me. Someone went off on me, and for some reason that day, I did not use sound judgment and impulsively decided to follow this person.” Jin continues,
“I didn’t really have a set plan, I just wanted him to feel fear and let him know that it’s not okay to do that to people. But things went awry — certainly not as they do in the show — and what happened that afternoon ended up inspiring Beef. I thought there was a show there about two people who are very much stuck in their own perspectives and have a lot going on in their individual lives that this incident unravels.”
The series Beef strikes a balance between its dark comedy and dramatic elements, with some critics noting that it also conveys a positive message that viewers will take away from it.
A24, the production company behind the upcoming series, is also responsible for the successful film Everything Everywhere All At Once, which received widespread acclaim.
All About Everything Everywhere All At Once
The Oscars ceremony this year was a major milestone for Asian and Asian American representation, with Everything Everywhere All at Once taking home seven awards, including the prestigious Best Picture. It is directed by the duo of Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert and stars Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Awkwafina in lead roles.
The genre-twisting science fiction film Everything Everywhere All At Once swept most of the major categories, winning Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Editing, and Best Original Screenplay.
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The film Everything excelled in many categories, with The Daniels, also known as Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, winning Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, beating out strong contenders like Steven Spielberg, Todd Field, Martin McDonagh, and Ruben Ostlund.
Michelle Yeoh, known for her role as multiversal heroine Evelyn Wang, made history as the first Asian woman to win Best Actress at the Oscars. Ke Huy Quan, known for his childhood roles in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Goonies, won Best Supporting Actor.
Jamie Lee Curtis, with over four decades of incredible performances, won Best Supporting Actress. The only acting award not won by Everything Everywhere All At Once was Best Actor, which went to Brendan Fraser for his role in The Whale.
Everything Everywhere All At Once is a must-see film that offers a fresh take on the sci-fi genre. With its captivating storyline, stunning visuals, and talented cast, it has cemented its place as one of the most talked-about movies of the year.
Source: BGR
