Hulu is set to develop 'The Mafia Nanny,' a series based on the popular Webtoon. Charlize Theron will serve as an executive producer, marking a significant adaptation from Webtoon.
Hulu has officially announced the development of a new drama series titled The Mafia Nanny. The series will be based on a popular action romance webcomic from Webtoon and features Charlize Theron as an executive producer, alongside 20th Television. The news was first reported by Deadline on September 17, 2026.
According to Deadline, this series is set to be the first English-language live-action adaptation of Webtoon intellectual property, which has been a staple in Korean and Japanese television. The Mafia Nanny has already garnered a substantial following, with the webcomic attracting over 420 million global views. This popularity underscores the growing interest in adapting web content for mainstream Western audiences.
Written for television by Max Gill, The Mafia Nanny centers on a character named Davina, who is tasked with caring for affluent families. While her job primarily involves ensuring the safety and well-being of her charges, she confronts challenges when an attractive yet intimidating client pulls her back into the world of organized crime from which she is trying to extricate herself.
Gill will executive produce the series alongside Theron, Beth Kono, AJ Dix, and Matt Maher of Secret Menu, David Madden and Sera Tabb from Webtoon Productions, and Dawn Olmstead for Steady Collective. This collaborative effort highlights a strong commitment to quality production values, drawing on the expertise of a diverse range of proven professionals in both film and television.
Webtoon, alongside its sister platform Wattpad, has been making notable inroads into Western media with several adaptations already in progress. Projects like The Remarried Empress, which will premiere on Hulu on November 4, indicate a healthy trend of converting web content into engaging television series. The partnership with Webtoon also indicates a strategic move to tap into a younger demographic increasingly consuming content digitally.
The announcement is significant for fans of the source material and for viewers eager for fresh content. Adaptations of popular webcomics tend to offer new storytelling perspectives and engage a dedicated fan base, likely expanding viewership for Hulu. As more webtoons transition into live-action formats, audiences can expect innovative interpretations that bridge Eastern and Western narrative styles.
As The Mafia Nanny begins to take shape within Hulu's slate, further announcements regarding casting and production timelines are anticipated. The involvement of Charlize Theron, a respected figure in the industry, could elevate the project's profile and attract additional talent. The series represents an evolution in content creation in the streaming landscape, where adaptations from web sources are increasingly gaining traction.
Fans looking forward to more updates are encouraged to stay tuned as more news develops regarding this exciting new series.
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