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Man on Fire (TV series)

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Man on Fire
Genre Action thriller
Created by Kyle Killen
Based on Man on Fire
by A. J. Quinnell [1]
ShowrunnerKyle Killen
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
Network Netflix
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Man on Fire is an upcoming American action thriller television series based on the 1980 novel and its first sequel, The Perfect Kill, by A. J. Quinnell. Kyle Killen is the showrunner and an executive producer of the series, which stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as an ex-mercenary out for revenge.

Contents

The series consists of seven episodes to be released on Netflix on April 30, 2026. [2]

Premise

As a Special Forces mercenary, John Creasy was someone you wanted on your team. However, after leaving the field, he finds making a fresh start difficult as he suffers PTSD from his dark past. His attempts at a fresh start are rudely interrupted by a need for revenge.

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected by  [2] Written by  [1] Original release date  [2]
1TBA Steven Caple Jr. Television story by : Kyle Killen
Teleplay by : Kyle Killen		April 30, 2026 (2026-04-30)
2TBASteven Caple Jr.Kyle KillenApril 30, 2026 (2026-04-30)
3TBAVicente AmorimKyle KillenApril 30, 2026 (2026-04-30)
4TBAVicente AmorimKyle KillenApril 30, 2026 (2026-04-30)
5TBA Clare Kilner Kyle KillenApril 30, 2026 (2026-04-30)
6TBAClare KilnerKyle KillenApril 30, 2026 (2026-04-30)
7TBA Michael Cuesta Kyle KillenApril 30, 2026 (2026-04-30)

Production

Netflix ordered a new adaptation of Man On Fire by A. J. Quinnell in March 2023 from New Regency Productions and Chernin Entertainment. After having been previously adapted for film in 1987 and in 2004, this adaptation would be a television series that would also adapt the follow-up novel The Perfect Kill. Series creator Kyle Killen was hired as the showrunner, writer, and an executive producer. [3] [1] Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was cast as the lead in June 2024, and Steven Caple Jr. was hired to direct the first two episodes. Both of them joined the series as executive producers alongside Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, Natalie Lehmann, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Tracey Cook, Scott Pennington, Ed McDonnell, Michael Polaire, and Stacy Perskie. [4] Additional cast members were announced through October 2024, including Billie Boullet, [5] Bobby Cannavale, [6] Alice Braga, Scoot McNairy, and Paul Ben-Victor. [7] The series was shot in Mexico City, and Abdul-Mateen was injured on set, forcing a brief production pause. [8]

Release

Man on Fire is set to be released on Netflix on April 30, 2026. [9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Man on Fire - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West . June 3, 2025. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Video: "Man on Fire" - Official Teaser - Netflix | TheFutonCritic.com". The Futon Critic (Press release). March 10, 2026. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  3. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (March 28, 2023). "Man on Fire TV Adaptation Set at Netflix (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Penske Media Corporation.
  4. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (June 10, 2024). "Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to Star & EP Netflix's Man on Fire TV Adaptation; Steven Caple Jr. to Direct". Deadline Hollywood . Penske Media Corporation.
  5. ↑ Schneider, Michael (June 20, 2024). "A Small Light Star Billie Boullet Joins Cast of Netflix's Man on Fire". Variety . Penske Media Corporation.
  6. ↑ Otterson, Joe (August 2, 2024). "Man on Fire Series at Netflix Casts Bobby Cannavale (Exclusive)". Variety . Penske Media Corporation.
  7. ↑ Porter, Rick (October 8, 2024). "Netflix's Man on Fire Adds Trio to Cast (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Penske Media Corporation.
  8. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 8, 2024). "Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Injured During Production Of Netflix Series Man On Fire". Deadline Hollywood . Penske Media Corporation.
  9. ↑ Petski, Denise (March 10, 2026). "'Man On Fire' Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Bobby Cannavale Sets Netflix Release Date; Drops Teaser". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 10, 2026.
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