Netflix is building out its action-thriller franchise ⁤ Extraction, originally⁢ starring Chris Hemsworth, with both a series and a south Korean spin-off film. The expansion signals the streaming‍ giant’s continued investment in globally appealing action properties.

‘Extraction’ Series: Production Underway

A⁣ live-action ‍series, currently titled ⁤”MERCENARY: AN EXTRACTION SERIES,” is now in production. The series stars Omar Sy alongside Boyd Holbrook and Natalie Dormer. The Russo⁣ Brothers and AGBO are executive producers on ‍the project. A tweet⁢ from Netflix on December 17, 2023, confirmed the series was in⁢ production‍ and included a set photo featuring Omar⁢ Sy.

The executive producers for the series include Castaldi, Sam Hargrave, Eric Gitter, and Peter Schwerin. ⁤ A target release date has not yet been announced.

South Korean Spin-off: “TYGO”

A South Korean spin-off movie,titled “TYGO,” is also in development. The film will star Don Lee (known for his roles ⁢in Train to Busan and The Villainess) and Lisa, a member of the globally popular⁢ K-pop group Blackpink. ⁣Details regarding the plot and characters of ⁣”TYGO”⁤ remain scarce.

Background: The Original ‘Extraction’

The original Extraction, released in 2020,⁤ quickly became ⁤one of⁢ Netflix’s most-watched⁢ original films. ‍It⁢ follows Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth),a black-market mercenary who embarks on a⁣ dangerous⁤ mission to rescue the kidnapped son of ⁤an imprisoned international drug lord. The⁤ film’s success led to⁣ a sequel, Extraction 2,⁣ released in 2023, which further cemented the franchise’s popularity.