- Primary Subject: The Netflix TV series adaptation of Hit Man
- Key Update: Netflix is officially developing a Hit Man TV series adaptation.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: June 12, 2026
- Quick Answer: Netflix is developing a Hit Man TV series. Original creators Glen Powell and Richard Linklater will executive produce, but a new cast will star.
A TV series adaptation of the Glen Powell film Hit Man is currently in the works at Netflix. Here's what you should expect in this version.
The Richard Linklater-directed crime comedy film starring Powell was released on the streamer in June 2024 to huge success, as it was embraced by both critics and audiences. While the story was written as a one-off, there is still interest from fans for a potential sequel or more stories that explore similar themes.
What to Expect in the Hit Man TV Series Adaptation
Deadline confirmed that Netflix is developing a TV series adaptation of Hit Man, with Linklater and Powell involved as executive producers.
Stephen Falk has been tapped to write the first episode of the potential series and likely serve as showrunner when the streamer decides to give it an official greenlight.
While Powell is involved in the project, don't expect him to reprise his role and lead the series since this is not set up as a continuation of the film. Rather, it is a new story with new characters.
Plot details are being kept secret, but the series is expected to mirror the movie's premise: an unassuming police contractor, originally a college professor, poses as a fake hitman, using elaborate disguises and distinct personas to entrap people trying to hire a killer.
Hit Man looks to join a growing list of Netflix films adapted into TV series. This includes the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before movies, which spawned the spinoff XO, Kitty. Netflix is also working on an upcoming TV series based on the Extraction franchise.
For now, stay tuned for more details regarding the project in the coming months as the development continues. Most importantly, fans are looking forward to seeing which actor will lead the adaptation.
What is Hit Man About?
Inspired by an unbelievable true story, Hit Man follows a mild-mannered professor who finds his true calling posing as a fake assassin. Sparks fly when a desperate client steals his heart, forcing him to juggle multiple secret personas in a high-stakes game of love.
After premiering at the Venice Film Festival, the film made its North American debut at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Netflix snapped up the rights for most territories around the world, including the U.S.
Following a brief run in theaters, the film hit the streaming platform in June 2024 to critical acclaim. It went on to secure notable awards buzz, earning a Golden Globe nomination for Glen Powell and a WGA Award nomination for both Powell and director Richard Linklater.
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