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Creator Lee Sung Jin personally pitches Charles Melton for a lead role in Beef Season 2 at a Gold House dinner party.
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Charles Melton cast in Beef Season 2 as Austin, creator's vision

At a Gold House dinner party, 'Beef' creator Lee Sung Jin strategically sat next to Charles Melton, not for casual conversation, but to personally pitch him a lead role in the show's highly anticipate

Tara Collins·April 20, 2026
Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo, acclaimed creators, intensely collaborating on the X-Men script in a modern writer's room, surrounded by notes and concept art.
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Beef Creators Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo Rewrite Marvel's X-Men Script

The acclaimed creators behind 'Beef' and 'The Bear' are rewriting Marvel's 'X-Men' script, a move that signals a profound focus on character-driven drama for the mutants' MCU debut.

Julian Mercer·April 7, 2026
Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo, acclaimed writers, stand before a glowing X-Men logo, signifying their new role rewriting the Marvel X-Men reboot.
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Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo Confirmed to Rewrite X-Men Reboot Script

Acclaimed TV creators Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo are confirmed to be rewriting the script for Marvel Studios' upcoming 'X-Men' reboot. This signals a significant new creative direction, prioritizing complex interpersonal dynamics and thematic depth.

Tara Collins·April 7, 2026