Glen Powell is having a moment. After stealing scenes in Top Gun: Maverick and charming audiences in Anyone But You, the actor is now turning his attention to the small screen. Netflix is developing a series based on Powell's 2024 crime comedy Hit Man, with Powell and director Richard Linklater attached as executive producers.
The project, first reported by a reliable industry outlet, will be written by Stephen Falk, the creator of the acclaimed comedy You're the Worst. Falk takes over writing duties from Powell and Linklater, who co-wrote the original film. The series is expected to follow the same premise: a fake professional killer and master of disguise named Gary Johnson, played by Powell in the movie.
While plot details remain under wraps, the show will likely expand on the cat-and-mouse antics that made the film a hit. The original Hit Man was praised for its sharp humor, twisty narrative, and Powell's charismatic performance opposite Adria Arjona. It arrived on Netflix in 2024 and quickly became one of the streamer's most-watched titles.
Powell's production company, BarnStorm Productions, is backing the series alongside AGC Television, the same banner behind the film. This marks another step in Powell's transition from movie star to producer, following his work on Anyone But You and the upcoming How to Make a Killing.
The news comes as Netflix continues to mine its successful films for TV spin-offs, a strategy that has yielded mixed results. Some, like the Stranger Things universe, have thrived, while others have struggled to find an audience. For Hit Man, the challenge will be to capture the same energy and wit that made the movie a standout. If anyone can pull it off, it's Powell and Linklater, who have a knack for blending genre thrills with character-driven storytelling.
For fans of the film, this series could offer a deeper dive into Gary Johnson's world, exploring cases and characters only hinted at in the movie. It also gives Powell a chance to flex his producing muscles, a role he's increasingly embracing as his star rises. With Falk's track record for sharp, offbeat comedy, the series is shaping up to be one of Netflix's most anticipated projects.
In the meantime, Powell isn't slowing down. He's set to star in the A24 film How to Make a Killing and voice Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. But for now, all eyes are on Hit Man—and its promising future on the small screen.
