Charlize Theron is bringing The Mafia Nanny to Hulu. The upcoming series adapts the popular Webtoon comic into a live-action TV drama. Theron will executive produce the project alongside Max Gill, AJ Dix, Matt Maher, David Madden, Beth Kono, Dawn Olmstead, and Sera Tabb. Gill is writing the adaptation. The series is based on the Webtoon series created by Violet Matter and illustrated by sh00, Roususu, and Drawniels.
According to Deadline, The Mafia Nanny is believed to be the first English-language live-action series to adapt a Webtoon IP. Webtoon stories have become popular source material for shows in South Korea and Japan. South Korean tech giant Naver owns both Webtoon and its sibling Wattpad. Hulu is also preparing another Webtoon adaptation, The Remarried Empress, which premieres November 4, 2026.
The new series gives Hulu another opportunity to bring a Webtoon property to its television lineup. The original The Mafia Nanny has also become a major hit on the platform. It currently has more than 4.4 million subscribers and over 338 million views.
What is Mafia Nanny Webtoon about?
The Mafia Nanny follows Davina, an Elite Nanny who receives her first assignment after completing her training. Her job is to protect Mikey Angelini, the young son of Venetian mafia underboss Gabriel Angelini. The position requires her to follow strict rules, including avoiding emotional attachments to her clients.
However, protecting Mikey means entering Gabriel’s dangerous world. Gabriel is a powerful mafia figure who specifically chooses Davina for the assignment. His interest in her also makes the job more complicated as she tries to maintain her professional boundaries.
Davina soon discovers that her new position involves more than protecting a child. Gabriel’s criminal activities create threats around Mikey, forcing her to remain alert while dealing with the Angelini family’s enemies. At the same time, she begins looking for answers about her own past.
The Webtoon combines romance, action, and crime-solving themes. Its story also centers on the growing relationship between Davina and Gabriel as she tries to protect Mikey from the dangers surrounding his family.
The original Webtoon debuted in 2023 and continues to release new episodes. It currently has more than 100 episodes and is a popular romance series on the platform.
