‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin Thanks Road Rage Driver Who Inspired Netflix Series In Golden Globes Acceptance Speech
deadline.comBeef is having a good night at the Golden Globes. The Netflix series nabbed the award for Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, Made for Television Movie at Sunday’s ceremony, after both Ali Wong and Steven Yeun won the acting categories for their roles in the show.
Creator Lee Sung Jin thanked the typical cast, crew, executives, and more that helped make the title a reality, but he also extended a special shoutout to the person who inspired the series.
Wong and Yeun play two strangers whose lives collide in a strange way after they’re involved in a road rage incident. The story is based off Lee’s personal experience with a road rage incident. “I’d be remiss not to think that driver,” he said. “Sir, I hope you honk and yell and inspire others for years to come.” The Golden Globes were held at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, with Jo Koy is hosting the ceremony.
This year’s event includes two new categories — Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television — but the annual honorary Cecil B.
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