Netflix is taking another swing at one of its buzziest recent film titles. A Hit Man TV series inspired by the 2024 movie is reportedly in development at the streamer, with Stephen Falk attached to write and executive produce.
The planned series is based on the acclaimed AGC Studios feature co-written by Glen Powell and Richard Linklater. Powell starred in the film, while Linklater directed, co-wrote and produced. Both Powell and Linklater are also expected to executive produce the Netflix series.
Netflix’s Hit Man Series Is Still in Development
For now, this is not a full series order. The Hit Man Netflix series is in the development stage, meaning scripts and creative plans are being shaped before the platform decides whether to move ahead with production.
That distinction matters. Netflix frequently develops projects that never make it to cameras, but the talent involved here gives this one a strong profile. The combination of Powell, Linklater and Falk makes the project instantly notable for fans of smart crime comedies and character-driven streaming shows.
What Could the Hit Man TV Show Be About?
The 2024 Hit Man movie followed Gary Johnson, a mild-mannered professor who works undercover with police by posing as a professional killer. His double life spins out of control after he becomes involved with a woman trying to escape a dangerous marriage.
The film mixed noir, romance, comedy and identity games, giving Netflix plenty of room to expand the concept into a television format. A series could follow a similar undercover setup, introduce new fake assassin personas, or build a broader case-of-the-week structure around the central con.
At this stage, plot details have not been confirmed, and it is not yet clear whether Powell would reprise his role on screen or remain behind the scenes as an executive producer.
Stephen Falk Joins Hit Man After You’re the Worst and Pam & Tommy
Stephen Falk is a sharp fit for the material. He created the cult favorite comedy You’re the Worst and served as showrunner on Pam & Tommy, two projects known for messy relationships, dark humor and emotionally complicated characters.
That background lines up neatly with what made Hit Man work: the movie was never just about crime. It was about performance, desire and the strange versions of ourselves we invent when we think nobody is watching.
Glen Powell and Richard Linklater Keep Hit Man Alive at Netflix
Glen Powell has become one of Hollywood’s most in-demand leading men, and Hit Man was a major showcase for both his comic timing and movie-star charisma. Linklater, meanwhile, brought the film his signature loose, talky intelligence, turning a wild true-crime-inspired premise into something more playful and philosophical.
Their continued involvement suggests Netflix wants the series to keep the tone that made the movie stand out: slick, funny, dangerous and a little offbeat.
Where Can You Watch Hit Man?
The Hit Man series does not have a release date yet because it has not officially been ordered to series. If it moves forward, it is being developed for Netflix.
The original Hit Man movie is available to watch on Netflix in the US and UK. Availability in the EU can vary by country because streaming rights differ across regions, so viewers should check their local Netflix library.
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