“Let me just be very clear: you’re not going to survive this.” Netflix has unveiled a first look teaser trailer for a new Man on Fire series – yes, this is based on the same story turned into everyone’s favorite Denzel Washington movie from a while back. This new Man on Fire stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the titular “Man on Fire”, John Creasy, a former elite mercenary with PTSD. This new one seems to take place mostly down in Brazil. The series follows John Creasy, a wounded former mercenary on a quest to get revenge for the loss of his only companion while defending the daughter of his dead colleague from the forces that tore her family apart. The action-packed thriller series launches April 30th. Also starring Billie Boullet, Bobby Cannavale, Alice Braga, Scoot McNairy, and Paul Ben-Victor. Based on A.J. Quinnell’s book series, which was adapted a few times before: into the 1987 movie starring Scott Glenn as Creasy & again in 2004 starring Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning. This series looks badass with Yahya starring, he’s always awesome to watch. But it feels like something we’ve seen so many times before already. What do you think? // Continue Reading ›
