Charlize Theron Turns Up the Heat on Hulu's Mafia Nanny Webtoon Drama

Hulu is moving forward with a new drama series, **The Mafia Nanny**, based on the popular Webtoon action‑romance title. The project is headed by executive producer Charlize Theron in partnership with 20th Television.

It represents the network’s first attempt to adapt Webtoon IP into English‑language live‑action television.

The adaptation marks a milestone for Hulu, as it joins the growing list of streaming platforms that have turned Korean and Japanese web series into English‑language shows. **The Remarried Empress**, another Webtoon property, debuted on the service on Nov. 4, confirming Hulu’s interest in this type of content.

Written for television by Max Gill, The Mafia Nanny follows Davina, an elite nanny who is hired by high‑net‑worth families to protect their children and stay professional.

Her first assignment, a young boy named Mikey Angelini, draws her back into the organized‑crime world she had left behind when her father’s powerful employer threatens to pull her in.

## Background & Context

The source material was created by Violet Matter and illustrated by sh00, Roususu and Drawniels. Since its launch, the webcomic has amassed 420 million global views, making it one of the most‑watched stories on Webtoon, a platform owned by South Korean tech giant Naver alongside its sibling Wattpad.

Theron’s production company, Secret Menu, first optioned the property while Dawn Olmstead was running it. Olmstead later launched her own company, and she continues to serve as executive producer on The Mafia Nanny through Steady Collective.

The series also reunites David Madden with 20th Television. Madden, who was president of Fox Television Studios before it merged into Fox 21 and ultimately became part of 20th TV, will again produce the show under the 20th Television banner.

## What People Are Saying

While no public statements from the actors or crew have been released, the involvement of high‑profile producers signals strong confidence in the project. Max Gill is known for writing projects that later move into development at Netflix and other major platforms, and his work has attracted interest from A24 and Fifth Season.

Secret Menu has produced feature films such as Apex, Atomic Blonde, the Old Guard franchise and Bombshell, and its upcoming slate includes projects for HBO, Hulu, Netflix and AMC.

Dawn Olmstead’s track record includes Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce and the original Prison Break series, and she is currently shooting a Prison Break reboot for Hulu.

Webtoon Productions has recently announced several web‑comic adaptations for Prime Video and Tubi, including Lore Olympus, Sidelined trilogy and Kissing is the Easy Part. Other titles such as Bloodhounds, My Daughter is a Zombie, Chicken Nugget and The Remarried Empress are also in development across Disney+ and Hulu.

## What Happens Next

The next step for The Mafia Nanny will be the pilot development phase, led by Secret Menu, Webtoon Productions and Steady Collective under the 20th Television umbrella. Once a script is finalized, production will likely move forward with a filming schedule that may involve locations in Los Angeles or other U.S. hubs.

If Hulu approves the pilot, the series could enter the broader development pipeline for a full season order, following the precedent set by similar adaptations such as The Remarried Empress that launched in early November. Scheduling and casting decisions will be announced as production progresses.

Industry insiders note that the involvement of seasoned producers like David Madden and Max Gill can help navigate the complex process of adapting a long‑running webcomic into a cohesive television narrative.

Fans of the original webtoon can expect a series that aims to capture both the high‑stakes drama and the romantic tension that made the source material popular.

With a proven track record of successful adaptations and a fresh, high‑profile creative team, The Mafia Nanny is poised to bring a new wave of Korean‑style storytelling to English‑speaking audiences.

Viewers will have to wait for Hulu’s greenlight and subsequent production dates, but the project already has the ingredients for a compelling drama.