Netflix Developing 'Hit Man' Series Based on Glen Powell's Acclaimed Movie

Netflix has turned multiple movie titles into series, and a new report from Deadline indicates the streaming service has another big screen to TV transformation in the works.

According to Deadline, Netflix is in the process of developing Hit Man, a series based on the 2023 Glen Powell movie of the same name. Powell and Richard Linklater are reportedly co-executive producing the series; Linklater wrote, directed and produced the Hit Man movie.

For their work, Powell received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, while Powell and Linklater were nominated for the WGA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

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"Details about the series are being kept under wraps but it will likely follow the general premise of the movie about an unassuming police contractor - in that case a college professor - who uses elaborate disguises and develops different characters to pose as a fake hitman and expose suspects looking to get someone killed," Deadline wrote.

"The premise is somewhat reminiscent of J.J. Abrams' ABC spy drama Alias, whose protagonist assumed different identities. Powell also uses a disguise, including prosthetics, in his Hulu comedy series Chad Powers."

Hit Man received strong reviews

After debuting at the 80th Venice International Film Festival in September 2023, Hit Man was released on a limited basis in American theaters on May 24, 2024. It later debuted on Netflix on June 7, 2024.

The film stars Powell as Gary Johnson, the police contractor turned fake hitman, alongside Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta, Sanjay Rao, Molly Bernard and Evan Holtzman.

Hit Man has a 95% approval rating ("Certified Fresh") on Rotten Tomatoes, along with an 82 out of 100 ("Universal Acclaim") on Metacritic. As far as critical reviews, Blige Ebiri at Vulture wrote that "Linklater's gentle touch is his secret weapon, and Hit Man might be a masterpiece," while Ty Burr of TheWashington Post gave the film four out of four stars.

"It's radiant and loose and confident, the kind of movie that you can just tell was a blast to make, which makes it a blast to watch. As our overstuffed big-budget era starts to falter, let's hope they start making movies like this again," added Alissa Wilkinson of the New York Times.

This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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This story was originally published June 12, 2026 at 9:48 AM.