‘Extraction’ TV Series for Netflix to Star Omar Sy
Netflix has ordered an Extraction TV series to star Lupin star Omar Sy.
The action thriller from AGBO is set in the world of the Netflix movie franchise that starred Chris Hemsworth as highly skilled commando Tyler Rake taking on dangerous missions and has Glen Mazzara (The Shield, The Walking Dead) as its showrunner and executive producer.
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An initial eight episodes of the series will follow Sy as a mercenary on a dangerous mission to rescue hostages in Libya. Trapped between warring factions and ruthless killers, the series focuses on the emotional struggles of conflicted and flawed characters, each facing trauma, betrayal and life-or-death choices.
Also executive producing is Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, Scott Nemes, Chris Castaldi, Sam Hargrave, Eric Gitter and Peter Schwerin.
“Audiences are in for a thrill as we delve deeper into the Extraction universe. With Omar Sy leading the charge, our collaboration with the Russos, alongside Glen Mazzara, fans can expect even more of the high-octane adventures they love from the Extraction franchise,” Peter Friedlander, vp of scripted series at Netflix, said in a statement on Thursday.
The new Extraction series continues the collaboration between the Russo Brothers and AGBO with Netflix after the earlier films Extraction, Extraction 2 and The Gray Man. The original Extraction movie featured Hemsworth as a mercenary attempting to rescue a kidnapped teenager in Sam Hargraves’ action thriller scripted by Marvel veteran Joe Russo.
Extraction 2 reunited the Thor actor with director Hargrave and screenwriter Joe Russo for another dangerous mission. Sy went from local to global superstar on the back of Netflix’s Lupin, and will bring his latest feature, French Lover, to the platform this year.
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