TYGO: Don Lee Shepherds ‘Extraction’ Spin-Off, Cast Announced
Director Lee Sang-yong is reteaming with actor Don Lee (The Roundup franchise, The Eternals) for Tygo, the latest spin-off effort by producers Anthony and Joe Russo for the Extraction franchise that launched on Netflix in 2020. The streamer is also announcing the additions of Lee Jin-uk (“Squid Game,” “Sweet Home”), and Lalisa ‘LISA’ Manobal of BLACKPINK (“The White Lotus”) to the cast.
Based on an original graphic novel created by the Russo brothere and Ande Parks, the Extraction franchise has become Netflix’s most successful action property, following two record-breaking films produced by AGBO, and starring Chris Hemsworth (Marvel’s The Avengers franchise).
Set within the shared universe of Netflix’s global Extraction franchise, Tygo follows our titular protagonist (Lee), a former child soldier turned mercenary who embarks on a revenge mission through Korea’s underworld after a mission gone wrong. Blending high-octane action with emotional depth, the film showcases the precision and craftsmanship of Korean filmmaking within Netflix’s global scale.
Tygo marks Lee’s return to Netflix following the release of Netflix Original actioner, Badland Hunters. The film also reunites the star with the helmer of next year’s U.S.-Mexico border action thriller, Pig Village, as well as the previous second and third installments of the ongoing The Roundup franchise which launched in 2017, Kang Yoon-sung’s The Outlaws, on which Sang-yong served as assisstant director.
“I’m thrilled that this project, which I’ve been developing for years with AGBO, is finally moving into production,” says Lee. “TYGO brings a distinctly Korean identity into the global Extraction universe. We can’t wait to unleash its explosive energy on audiences worldwide.”
“As a fan of the Extraction franchise, it’s a great honor for me to join this universe. I’m especially excited and grateful to be working with Don, whom I’ve always admired, and with Lisa as well. I’ll do my very best to present a film that lives up to your expectations,” said co-star Lee Jin-uk.
“I’m so honored to be a part of this project and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such incredible actors,” says Manobal. “Being in an action movie has always been a dream of mine, so for my film debut to be such an exciting project feels very special.”
Tygo is written by Cha Woo-jin. Lee is producing the pic via his Big Punch Pictures label alongside the Russos’ at AGBO next to Angela Russo-Otstot, Michael Disco, and Albert J. Kim, Nova Film Inc.’s Won-ki Choi (Badland Hunters, Holy Night: Demon Hunters) and B&C Group’s own Chris S. Lee (Pig Village, Bedford Park) who is also the firm’s CEO.
According to Russo-Otstot, producer and chief creative officer of AGBO, the collaboration exemplifies the studio’s ongoing partnership with Netflix and its commitment to international storytelling.
“We’re thrilled to explore the world of Extraction through a South Korean lens, teaming up with legendary action star Don Lee and visionary director Lee Sang-yong, whose dynamic choreography exemplifies the world-class craft of Korean cinema,” Russo-Otstot says. “Together, we proudly welcome Lisa, a truly multitalented global phenomenon, and Lee Jin-uk, one of Korea’s most charismatic and versatile actors, to lead our cast alongside Don. We’re also grateful to continue our creative partnership with Netflix. TYGO marks our ninth collaboration and reflects our shared commitment to bold, global storytelling.”
“Behind TYGO stands a team of seasoned filmmakers and an exceptional cast from Korea and Hollywood, brought together by the global entertainment service Netflix to reach viewers worldwide,” said Nova Film’s Choi, emphasizing the scale and ambition of the project.
B&C Group’s Lee adds, “This represents the culmination of years of passion and persistence with our partners at AGBO — a bold, Korea-driven film built from the ground up with a global vision. From inception, we set out to unite world-class talent from all over the world, and this collaboration has surpassed every expectation.”
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