3AD

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3AD
Industry Motion pictures, TV
Founded2013
Headquarters Los Angeles
Key people
Daniel Dae Kim
Website 3admedia.com

3AD is a film and television production company established by actor/producer Daniel Dae Kim in 2013. In 2017, the company had its first production air with ABC's The Good Doctor, based on a Korean series about a surgeon living with autism. The Good Doctor was the No. 1 rated new broadcast drama in its premiere season and received a full season order on October 3, 2017. [1] That same year its lead actor, Freddie Highmore, received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Dr. Shaun Murphy. [2]

3AD signed a first look deal with Amazon Studios in 2019. [3] They were previously in a deal with CBS Studios [4] and ITV America. [5] [6]

In 2021, the company began producing Shoot The Moon, a dramedy series, in conjunction with Amazon studios. [7]

The company's current personnel include Head of Development Rina Brannen, Manager of Development Johnny Chiou, and Development Coordinator Quinn Wilcox.

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