Steven Yeun to Lead Netflix Series 'Pagans'

Variety • August 20, 2026 • entertainment

Key Points:

Steven Yeun will star in the lead role of Netflix’s upcoming supernatural drama series "Pagans," which centers on a man caring for his two children after his wife's death, with a focus on his unusual daughter, Alice.
The series is created and showrun by Joshua Zetumer, with executive producers including Drew Goddard, Sarah Esberg, Jonathan van Tulleken, Erica Kay, and Yeun himself alongside Christina Oh.
This project marks Yeun’s return to Netflix, where he previously earned critical acclaim and awards for his role in the limited series "Beef" and appeared in films like "Okja" and "The Rip."
Yeun is widely recognized for his work on "The Walking Dead," his voice role in Amazon’s "Invincible," and his Oscar-nominated performance in "Minari," with recent film credits including "Nope," "Mickey 17," and "Burning."
He is represented by CAA and Hansen Jacobson.

Trending Business