‘Extraction’ TV Series Starring Omar Sy Ordered at Netflix

An “” TV series has been greenlit at Netflix, Variety has learned.

Omar Sy will lead the series, which is set in the same world as the Netflix film franchise. The streaming giant has commissioned eight episodes of the series. The first “Extraction” film, which starred Chris Hemsworth, was released on Netflix in 2020. Hemsworth returned for the sequel in 2023. The films were based on the graphic novel “Ciudad” by Ande Parks.

Glen Mazzara serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, Scott Nemes and Chris Castaldi executive produce for AGBO, with Sam Hargrave, Eric Gitter, and Peter Schwerin also executive producing. Joe Russo wrote the screenplay for both films and produced along with Anthony, Gitter, and Schwerin. Hargrave directed both films, with AGBO producing.

“I’m a very lucky man,” Mazzara said. “Omar is a huge talent. Joe, Anthony, and Angela have welcomed me into the AGBO family. The team at Netflix is truly the best I’ve ever worked with. Very lucky indeed.”

The official logline for the series states, “Set in the high-octane world of ‘Extraction,’ this action thriller follows a mercenary (Sy) as he navigates a dangerous mission to rescue hostages in Libya. Trapped between warring factions and ruthless killers, the series delves into the emotional struggles of conflicted and flawed characters, each facing trauma, betrayal, and life-or-death choices.”

“Audiences are in for a thrill as we delve deeper into the ‘Extraction’ universe,” said Peter Friedlander, vice president of Scripted Series at Netflix: “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.”

The series keeps Sy in business with Netflix, as he stars in the streamer’s hit French thriller series “Lupin.” The show sees Sy playing Assane Diop, a professional thief who imitates the literary character Arsène Lupin. The show has released 17 episodes across two seasons thus far, with more in development. “Lupin” met with strong critical acclaim upon its release and currently ranks as one of the top 10 most-watched non-English language Netflix series of all time.

Sy is also known for his roles in shows like “SAV des émissions” and for films such as “Intouchables,” “Jurassic World,” “Chocolat,” “The Killer,” and “The Takedown.”

“AGBO is grateful to collaborate once again with our partners at Netflix, this time to expand the ‘Extraction’ universe into a new medium,” said Russo-Otstot, chief creative officer at AGBO. “We were inspired to tell more stories in this global franchise, further exploring heroic yet flawed mercenaries who illuminate universal themes. Glen Mazzara truly excels at sophisticated and nuanced explorations in the genre series space, and we are thrilled to have the exceptional talents of Omar Sy at the center of our action-packed, multi-narrative mission.”

In addition to the two “Extraction” films, AGBO previously produced the Netflix film “The Gray Man” starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas. Joe and Anthony co-directed that film with Joe co-writing the screenplay with Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. Next up, AGBO is releasing the film “The Electric State” on Netflix starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt. Joe and Anthony are again co-directing with Markus and McFeely co-writing.

Mazzara is perhaps best known for his time working on “The Walking Dead” as the series’ showrunner during its second and third seasons. He was also a writer and eventually executive producer on the groundbreaking FX series “The Shield.” His other credits include “Damien,” “The Rookie,” and “Beacon 23.”

Sy is repped by CAA, Agence Adequat, and Ziffren Brittenham. Mazzara is repped by CAA and attorney Philip Klein. AGBO is repped by CAA.