Netflix announced that its upcoming action thriller series, Man on Fire, is set to premiere on April 30. The series stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, known for HBO's Watchmen and Marvel's Wonder Man, in the lead.

Man on Fire is created by Kyle Killen, who serves as the showrunner and writer. Adapted from AJ Quinnell’s book of the same name, the series follows John Creasy (Abdul-Mateen II), a former US special forces soldier, who is battling PTSD. As he tries to start over, he is pulled back into the fight, this time bigger and harder.

The cast for the series also includes Billie Boullet, Alice Braga, Bobby Canavale, and Scoot McNairy, among others.

Killen serves as an executive producer on the show along with Abdul-Mateen II and Steven Caple Jr, who is directing the first two episodes of the series. Caple Jr has previously directed Creed II (2018). New Regency Productions, Chernin Entertainment, Chapter Eleven, and RedRum are the banners backing the series.

Quinnell's book has been previously adapted into two films. One released in 1987, which stars Scott Glenn in the lead, and directed by Elie Chouraqui. Another released in 2004, starring Denzel Washington in the lead and directed by Tony Scott.