Netflix Develops Hit Man Series Based on 2024 Film
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- Netflix is developing a series titled Hit Man, based on the 2024 AGC Studios film.
- Stephen Falk will write the series, bringing his experience from You’re the Worst.
- Glen Powell and Richard Linklater will serve as executive producers on the project.
- AGC Television and BarnStorm Productions are producing the series, alongside a roster of additional executive and co‑executive producers.
- The series is expected to follow the film’s premise of a college‑professor‑turned‑disguised “hitman” who infiltrates suspects.
- The original Hit Man film was acquired by Netflix for U.S. and UK territories in a $20 million deal after premieres at Venice and Toronto festivals.
- Netflix’s strategy of turning successful movies into TV series continues, following examples like To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and Extraction.
Why it matters: Netflix gains fresh original content to bolster its slate, while the film’s creators secure additional exposure and potential revenue from a series extension; the move also underscores Netflix’s strategy of repurposing successful movies into long‑form series, reinforcing its competitive edge in streaming.
