Netflix and AMC Studios have entered into their first co-production agreement to develop the drama series “Bannerman,” based on the Paul Bannerman novels by author John R. Maxim. Five novels in the series were published, beginning with “The Bannerman Solution” in 1989 and concluding with “Bannerman’s Ghosts” in 2003.
The series will follow Paul Bannerman, a covert operative who recruits a group of elite assassins to abandon their work and attempt civilian life in suburban Connecticut. The premise involves these characters navigating challenges including old adversaries, lingering habits, government scrutiny, and pursuit by a determined former law enforcement official.
Shane Black and Craig Silverstein wrote the first episode and will serve as executive producers. Silverstein will also serve as showrunner, while Black will direct episodes. Greg Nicotero and Brian Witten are also attached as executive producers. The series will premiere on AMC in the United States and Canada, with Netflix gaining access to episodes 90 days after each season finale in those markets. Netflix and AMC will jointly release episodes in Australia, New Zealand, and Spain, while Netflix will have exclusive distribution rights in all remaining territories.
This marks the first television writing credit for Black, who has established a career in film as a screenwriter and director on projects including “The Nice Guys,” “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang,” and “Iron Man 3.” Silverstein previously created the AMC series “Turn: Washington’s Spies” and “Pantheon” and currently serves as executive producer and co-showrunner on Disney+’s “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” AMC Studios is designated as the lead production studio for the project.
The development reflects the continuing trend of streaming services adapting multi-book series for television audiences, following the success of titles such as “Bridgerton,” “The Lincoln Lawyer,” and “Virgin River” on Netflix, as well as “Reacher” on Amazon and “Slow Horses” on Apple TV.
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