Netflix develops “Hit Man” series inspired by 2024 film, with Stephen Falk writing and Glen Powell and Richard Linklater executive producing

Netflix is developing a series titled “Hit Man” that will draw from the 2024 AGC Studios film of the same name, Deadline reported June 11, citing people familiar with the project. The streamer is building the show as an expansion of a feature that generated attention for its blend of crime story elements and character-driven storytelling.

Deadline said the series is inspired by the 2024 movie that was co-written, produced, and headlined by Glen Powell. The film also had creative involvement from Richard Linklater, who Deadline reported co-wrote, directed, and produced the feature, roles that are now being carried into the series package.

According to Deadline, the series is also being written by Stephen Falk. Deadline described Falk as a writer attached to the Netflix development, with the project positioned as a new format for a title Netflix executives are aiming to adapt for episodic storytelling rather than a direct re-release of the film.

The creative team backing the series includes executive producers Powell and Linklater, Deadline reported. While the specific division of responsibilities between series writing, showrunning, and production roles was not detailed in the report, the involvement of both Powell and Linklater indicates that the development is anchored in the original film’s core creative leadership.

Netflix has in recent years leaned on expanding successful film properties into series at various stages of development. For viewers, that approach can mean changes in pacing, episode structure, and character arcs as compared with a two-hour feature. For production, it can also shift scheduling, budgeting, and the contracting of writers, directors, and cast depending on how the series ultimately maps to the film’s story universe.

The Deadline report did not specify when production would begin, how many episodes Netflix is considering, or whether the cast from the 2024 feature is expected to return. It also did not outline the production company relationships beyond the connection to AGC Studios for the underlying film, or any network or platform release date for the series.

A Netflix series based on a previously released feature also raises practical questions for rights and clearances, especially when adapting creative content across formats. Until Netflix announces additional details, the series’ development status remains at the reporting stage, with the next steps expected to come through further casting, staffing updates, and official confirmation of production plans.