Dan Lin
DirectorDan Lin is a Taiwanese-American film producer and Netflix Films chairman who produced Adam Wingard's 2017 live-action Death Note film for Netflix.
Death Note Role
Lin produced the 2017 Death Note film alongside Roy Lee, Jason Hoffs, and Masi Oka, shepherding the project after Warner Bros. dropped its earlier version of the adaptation. The finished film, directed by Adam Wingard, relocated the manga's story to an American high school and released direct to Netflix in August 2017. It became one of the more high-profile manga adaptations Lin's production slate has touched.
Career and Notable Roles
Lin founded the production company now called Rideback in 2008 and has since produced Warner Bros.' Sherlock Holmes films, The Lego Movie franchise, and the record-setting horror hit It. He also produced Disney's live-action Aladdin and Lilo & Stitch remakes and now chairs Netflix Films, overseeing the studio's feature output.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dan Lin?
Dan Lin is a Taiwanese-American film producer born in 1973 who now chairs Netflix Films. He produced Adam Wingard's 2017 live-action Death Note film for Netflix.
What was Dan Lin's role in the 2017 Death Note movie?
Lin produced the film alongside Roy Lee, Jason Hoffs, and Masi Oka, taking over the project after Warner Bros. had dropped its earlier version of the adaptation. The finished film relocated the manga's story to an American high school and released direct to Netflix in August 2017.
What other movies has Dan Lin produced?
Lin has produced Warner Bros.' Sherlock Holmes films, The Lego Movie franchise, and the record-setting horror hit It. These productions span several major studio genres beyond his work on Death Note.
What company did Dan Lin found?
Lin founded the production company now called Rideback in 2008. It has served as the base for much of his film producing career, including his work on Death Note.
What role does Dan Lin currently hold at Netflix?
Dan Lin currently chairs Netflix Films, overseeing the studio's feature output. He has been active in the film industry since 1999, a career that began well before he took on that Netflix role.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
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- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha, Tsugumi Ohba, and Takeshi Obata.
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