Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan Have a Generational ‘Beef’
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan star in the second season of Netflix's "Beef," set in a luxurious Southern California country club, portraying complex characters entangled in conflict and moral dilemmas.
- The new season, created by Lee Sung Jin, follows a fresh story involving two couples whose lives spiral into blackmail and corruption after a heated confrontation is recorded.
- The first season of "Beef" won the Emmy for best anthology series, with lead actors Ali Wong and Steven Yeun receiving acting Emmys for their performances.
- Isaac and Mulligan have a history of collaboration, having worked together on "Drive" (2011) and "Inside Llewyn Davis" (2013), and displayed a warm rapport during recent promotional interviews.
- The season premieres on Thursday, continuing the show's blend of dark comedy and intense interpersonal drama.
