Netflix Developing 'Hit Man' Series Based on Movie

Netflix is officially remaking its own dark thriller movie 'Hit Man' into a new series, with writer Stephen Falk involved and Glen Powell and Richard Linklater executive producing.

11 Jun, 21:13 — 11 Jun, 21:48

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Netflix's decision to adapt "Hit Man" into a series highlights a growing trend of streamers leveraging successful film properties for television. This move could signal a strategy to capitalize on existing audience recognition and intellectual property.

Key entitiesNetflix Hit Man Glen Powell Richard Linklater Stephen Falk AGC Studios

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deadlineMostly Factual14d ago

‘Hit Man’ Series Inspired By Movie In Works At Netflix With Writer Stephen Falk; Glen Powell & Richard Linklater Executive Producing

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is looking to expand another one of its popular movie titles into series. The streamer is developing Hit Man, a series inspired by the 2024 AGC Studios feature that was co-written, produced and headlined by Glen Powell and co-written, directed and produced by Richard Linklater, Deadline has learned. Powell and Linklater will executive […]

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