Imagine a 70-year-old grandmother turning into a John Wick-style vigilante to avenge her grandson. Sounds like a guaranteed Netflix hit, right? Fans have been buzzing about the upcoming thriller Grandma, especially with powerhouse actors Lee Jung-eun and Kim Mu-yeol attached to the project. But behind the scenes, the drama is starting before the cameras even roll.
Reports have surfaced that Sanai Pictures, a major player known for hits like The Worst Evil, has officially walked away from the production. This isn’t just a minor scheduling conflict—it’s a high-stakes breakup in the world of K-content.
So, why did the partnership collapse? It all comes down to the “M” word: Money. Because the drama is based on a webtoon owned by Kakao (the parent company of Sanai Pictures), they reportedly asked for a bigger slice of the profit pie. However, Studio Dragon, the other production giant involved, couldn’t find a middle ground.
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When two massive studios can’t agree on who gets what, the project enters a “production topography” shift. Industry insiders say these “money issues” are notoriously hard to fix once a deal sours. It’s a classic tug-of-war between the company that owns the original idea and the company with the muscle to film it.
What does this mean for us? While the show isn’t canceled, it’s definitely in a state of uncertainty. Studio Dragon might have to fly solo on this one, which could delay the release date significantly. Netflix usually holds all the cards when it comes to scheduling, so we might be waiting much longer than expected to see Lee Jung-eun pull off those intense action scenes.
Finding a new partner this late in the game is like trying to find a new lead singer mid-concert—it’s complicated and risky. For now, the “revenge of the grandmother” is on hold while the suits in the boardroom finish their own battle.