Today, Netflix released the Official Trailer, Key Art and all new images for upcoming action drama, MAN ON FIRE, featuring Emmy Award-Winning Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as John Creasy, a former Special Forces mercenary plagued by intense PTSD who’s forced back into the flames as he fights to protect those he loves.
“Creasy has no problems helping someone else, but when it comes to saying yes, allowing himself to be helped — that’s when we see him really struggle”
– Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as told to Tudum.com
MAN ON FIRE premieres globally on Netflix Thursday, April 30th
About MAN ON FIRE:
Launch Date: April 30, 2026
Format: 7 Episodes
Executive Producer, Writer, and Showrunner: Kyle Killen (Halo, Awake and Lone Star)
Executive Producers: Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, and Natalie Lehmann for New Regency Productions. Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and Tracey Cook for Chernin Entertainment. Kyle Killen and Scott Pennington for Chapter Eleven. Steven Caple Jr., Ed McDonnell, Michael Polaire, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will also executive produce alongside Stacy Perskie who will executive produce for RedRum.
Executive Producer / Director (Ep 1 & 2): Steven Caple Jr. (Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts, Creed II)
Directors: Vicente Amorim (Ep 3 & 4), Clare Kilner (Ep 5 & 6), Michael Cuesta (Ep 7)
Cast: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Billie Boullet, Bobby Cannavale, Alice Braga, Scoot McNairy, Paul Ben-Victor
Logline: Based on A.J. Quinnell’s book series, Man on Fire tells the story of John Creasy. Once a high-functioning and skilled Special Forces Mercenary, known for surviving even the most desolate of situations, Creasy is now plagued with intense PTSD. Determined to overcome his personal demons, he sets out on a path to redemption. But, before he can adjust to this new life, he finds himself back in the fire, fighting harder than ever.
Source: Netflix
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