Bestselling Author David McCloskey Signs First-Look Deal with 'Zero Day' Producer Prologue Entertainment

The former CIA analyst will develop film and TV projects based on his espionage novels for the independent studio.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Bestselling author David McCloskey, known for his CIA-inspired espionage novels, has signed an exclusive multi-year first-look deal with Prologue Entertainment, the independent production company behind the Netflix thrillers "A House of Dynamite" and "Zero Day". Under the pact, Prologue will work with McCloskey to develop film and television projects based on his existing and future writing, with McCloskey serving as an executive producer and consultant.

Why it matters

This deal brings together a rising star in the espionage fiction genre with a production company known for its focus on premium, compelling dramas inspired by real-life characters and events. It signals Prologue's continued interest in adapting literary works for the screen and McCloskey's ambition to expand the reach of his narratives beyond the page.

The details

McCloskey, a former CIA analyst, has published four novels since 2021, including the bestselling "The Seventh Floor" and his latest work, "The Persian", which debuted at #3 on the Sunday Times' fiction hardback bestseller list. Under the new deal, he will work closely with Prologue to bring his existing and future stories to life on film and television, leveraging his firsthand knowledge of CIA tradecraft and geopolitics.

  • In December 2025, McCloskey published the short story "The Influencer".
  • McCloskey's next novel, "London Station", featuring the character Artemis Procter, will debut in September 2026.

The players

David McCloskey

A bestselling author and former CIA analyst who has signed an exclusive multi-year first-look deal with Prologue Entertainment to develop film and television projects based on his espionage novels.

Prologue Entertainment

An independent production company founded in 2024 by Lloyd Braun, Sarah Bremner, and Noah Oppenheim, with backing from Jeff Zucker and RedBird Capital Partners. Prologue is known for producing premium dramas inspired by real-life characters and events, including the Netflix thrillers "A House of Dynamite" and "Zero Day".

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What they’re saying

“David's propulsive page-turners somehow manage to blend relentless specificity and firsthand knowledge of CIA tradecraft with phenomenal characters at every turn. We're such fans, and look forward to bringing his incredible narratives to the screen.”

— Sarah Bremner, Co-founder, Prologue Entertainment (Deadline)

“I'm absolutely thrilled to be in partnership with Prologue Entertainment. Their commitment to authentic portrayals of geopolitics and the espionage business, set inside compelling dramas, makes this a natural home for my work. I'm a huge fan of what they're doing and excited to see what we'll do together.”

— David McCloskey (Deadline)

What’s next

McCloskey's next novel, "London Station" featuring the character Artemis Procter, will debut in September 2026.

The takeaway

This deal between bestselling author David McCloskey and production company Prologue Entertainment signals a promising collaboration that could bring McCloskey's acclaimed espionage narratives to the screen, leveraging his firsthand knowledge of the CIA and geopolitics to create compelling, authentic dramas for audiences.