Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to star in 'Man on Fire' series

Annie Martin

June 10, 2024 at 4:13 p.m.·1 min read

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will star in a series remake of "Man on Fire." File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

June 10 (UPI) -- Yahya Abul-Mateen II will star in the new series Man on Fire.

Netflix announced Monday that Abdul-Mateen, 37, will play John Creasy in the upcoming show.

Man on Fire is a thriller based on the A.J. Quinnell book series. The first novel, Man on Fire, was previously adapted as a 1987 film starring Scott Glenn and a 2004 remake with Denzel Washington.

The Netflix adaptation follows Creasy (Abdul-Mateen), a Special Forces soldier who "was known for surviving even the most desolate situations."

"John is now battling extreme PTSD and personal demons. As he attempts a fresh start, he'll find himself back in the (metaphorical) fire and fighting harder than ever," an official description reads.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II attends the New York premiere of "Us" in 2019. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Kyle Killen (Fear Street) serves as writer and showrunner, with Steven Caple Jr. (Creed II) to direct Episodes 1 and 2. Killen, Caple and Abdul-Mateen will also executive produce.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen ll will star in and executive produce Man on Fire, a new 8-episode drama based on A.J. Quinnell's book series. pic.twitter.com/vjuwgU5Sut— Netflix (@netflix) June 10, 2024

Man on Fire will consist of eight episodes. Netflix has yet to announce a premiere date.

Abdul-Mateen's previous roles include Black Manta in the Aquaman movies and Doctor Manhattan on Watchmen. He also starred in the films Us, The Trial of the Chicago 7 and The Matrix Resurrections.

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