Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has recently embraced an exciting new role as he prepares to star in the upcoming TV series Ghostman. As reported by Variety, the talented actor known for his role in <em>Wonder Man</em> is not only taking on the lead role but is also stepping into the producer’s shoes for the series.
In this thrilling series, which draws inspiration from the 2013 novel authored by the late Roger Hobbs, Abdul-Mateen will portray the enigmatic Ghostman, a skilled criminal with a unique ability to make things vanish. Following a disastrous casino heist, he has a mere 48 hours to rectify the situation, which involves a staggering amount of cash, while simultaneously evading a relentless killer determined to eliminate him. This project is part of a first-look agreement between Mateen and Sony Pictures Television, allowing him to star in and produce various TV projects through his production company, House Eleven10. This marks the second attempt to bring Ghostman to life on screen; in 2013, director Morten Tyldum was attached to a movie adaptation for Warner Bros., based on a screenplay by Peter Craig. Unfortunately, that film never progressed beyond development, paving the way for this new television adaptation. As of now, a release date for the series has yet to be confirmed.
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most sought-after talents in Hollywood today. His next major role will be in the highly anticipated MCU Disney+ series Wonder Man, where he will portray the charismatic superhero and movie star Simon Williams; this series is expected to premiere later this year. Additionally, he is slated to take on the iconic role of bodyguard John Creasy in a new Netflix adaptation of A. J. Quinnell‘s novel Man on Fire. Beyond these exciting projects, Mateen has a number of other intriguing films in the pipeline, including By All, a gripping thriller directed by Steven Caple Jr. that explores a dystopian world where justice is determined by the crowd; Emergency Contact, a thrilling action piece set within the vibrant underground music scene of Texas, produced by the renowned Dwayne Johnson; and I Helped Destroy People, a powerful narrative based on the true story of a Black FBI agent who infiltrated Muslim communities in the aftermath of 9/11, with production led by Michael B. Jordan. Furthermore, he will star in The Scent of Burnt Flowers, a TV adaptation of Blitz Bazawule‘s captivating magical realist novel set in Ghana.
Ghostman marks Hobbs’ debut novel, which garnered him an Edgar nomination for Best First Novel by an American Author. Following its success, he released a sequel titled Vanishing Games in 2015, continuing the thrilling saga of the Ghostman character. Tragically, this would be Hobbs’ final work, as he passed away from a drug overdose at the young age of 28, leaving behind an unfinished third installment titled City of Sirens.
The adaptation of Ghostman is currently in development, and no release date has been announced yet. Be sure to stay updated with Collider for the latest news and developments regarding this exciting project.
Source: Variety
