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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to Star in Netflix's "Man on Fire" Series
The trailer for the new action thriller based on the classic novel has arrived.
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will take on the role of a former special forces mercenary named John Creasy in the new Netflix series "Man on Fire", which is based on the 1980 novel of the same name. The show will follow Creasy as he faces personal demons while on a journey to find a fresh start, and the trailer for the series has now been released.
Why it matters
The "Man on Fire" story has been adapted before, with the 2004 film starring Denzel Washington. This new Netflix series will put a fresh spin on the classic tale, with Abdul-Mateen II leading an ensemble cast in the action-packed thriller.
The details
The new "Man on Fire" series will follow the story of John Creasy, a former special forces mercenary who is struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. As he searches for a new beginning, Creasy finds himself in the middle of a dangerous situation where he must confront his personal demons. The series is based on the 1980 novel by A.J. Quinnell and will premiere on Netflix on April 30.
- The trailer for the "Man on Fire" series was released on March 11, 2026.
- The new Netflix series is set to premiere on April 30, 2026.
The players
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
An American actor who will star as the lead character, John Creasy, in the new "Man on Fire" Netflix series.
A.J. Quinnell
The author of the 1980 novel "Man on Fire", which the new Netflix series is based on.
Netflix
The streaming platform that will be exclusively releasing the new "Man on Fire" series.
What’s next
The new "Man on Fire" series is set to premiere on Netflix on April 30, 2026, giving viewers a chance to see Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's take on the classic story.
The takeaway
The upcoming "Man on Fire" Netflix series represents a fresh adaptation of a beloved action thriller, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II leading an impressive cast in bringing the story to life for a new generation of viewers.
