Daniel Dae Kim & His 3AD Ink First-Look Deal With 20th Television

EXCLUSIVE: 20th Television has closed a first-look deal with Daniel Dae Kim to develop and executive produce comedy, drama and limited series through his 3AD production company for linear networks and streamers, with an emphasis on platforms across Disney Entertainment Television like ABC, Hulu and Disney+.

Kim’s breakthroughs as an actor and producer are all tied to Disney. His first starring TV role was on ABC’s 2004 drama Lost, produced by then-ABC Studios, which was recently folded into 20th Television. And 3AD’s first series was ABC’s long-running medical procedural The Good Doctor. Heading development for 3AD is John Cheng.

“With the recent 20th anniversary of the premiere of Lost, it seems only fitting to announce a return home to the place that changed my career,” Kim said. “All of us at 3AD are thrilled to be starting this new chapter with Eric, Karey, Carolyn and the whole team at 20th Television. We look forward to creating exciting new content together and building on an already special relationship.”

While the deal does not specify acting, Kim could potentially take on a role in 3AD projects, which he has done on multiple occasions, including his recurring stint on The Good Doctor.

Kim is currently on Broadway starring in David Henry Hwang’s Yellow Face at the Roundabout Theater. Earlier this year, he wrapped new spy series Butterfly, filmed entirely in South Korea, which he and 3AD are producing for Amazon with him also starring. Kim also stars on Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender, which has been renewed for two more seasons.

On the activism front, Kim’s testimony in front of Congress helped lead to the passage of the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act, and he currently serves on the White House’s Commission for Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. He also serves on the Board of Gold House. Kim is repped by Linden, UTA and Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman.