Netflix is doubling down on its partnership with bestselling author Harlan Coben, announcing a new series titled Myron Bolitar that will bring one of his most beloved book characters to the screen. The streaming giant revealed yesterday that Colin Woodell, KJ Apa, and Diane Guerrero will lead the cast in this adaptation of Coben's long-running Drop Shot series.
The show follows Myron Bolitar, a former NBA hopeful whose career is cut short by an injury. Reinventing himself as a sports agent, Myron uses his charm, intelligence, and a ruthless partner to navigate the high-stakes, often dirty world of professional sports. The official synopsis teases a thrilling ride where saving his clients often means putting himself in danger.
This announcement comes on the heels of Coben's recent Netflix successes. Earlier this year, Run Away premiered to strong viewership, pulling over 40 million views despite competing with the final season of Stranger Things. More recently, I Will Find You, starring Sam Worthington and Britt Lower, has become the most-watched show globally on Netflix, even surpassing House of the Dragon Season 3. As Harlan Coben's 'I Will Find You' Dominates Netflix as the World's Most-Watched Show, the streamer is clearly eager to keep the momentum going.
Coben's relationship with Netflix dates back to a landmark 2018 deal that made the platform the primary home for his adaptations. While he has also ventured to Prime Video for shows like Lazarus starring Bill Nighy and Sam Claflin, Netflix remains his main creative partner. The new Myron Bolitar series is the latest fruit of that collaboration.
Colin Woodell, known for his roles in The Flight Attendant and Designated Survivor, will take on the titular role of Myron Bolitar. KJ Apa, best known for playing Archie Andrews on Riverdale, and Diane Guerrero, who starred in Orange Is the New Black and Doom Patrol, round out the lead cast. Their casting has already generated buzz among fans of the book series.
For those looking for more to watch on Netflix right now, I Will Find You continues to dominate the charts, holding strong against new releases like Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2. The streamer's Oasis, described as its answer to The White Lotus, is also enjoying a top 10 run. On the film side, Enola Holmes 3, starring Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill, is currently the biggest movie on the platform.
As Netflix continues to expand its slate of crime and thriller content, Myron Bolitar promises to be a fresh addition that blends sports, intrigue, and Coben's signature twists. Stay tuned for more updates on the series as production details emerge.
