Man on Fire Trailer: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Stars in Netflix Drama
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as a former Special Forces mercenary battling PTSD in the seven-episode drama.
- On Thursday, April 16, Netflix released the first trailer and key art for the action drama Man on Fire, starring Emmy Award winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as John Creasy.
- Based on the book series by A.J. Quinnell, the seven-episode drama follows Creasy, a former Special Forces operative struggling with severe PTSD while attempting to rebuild his life.
- Writer and showrunner Kyle Killen helms the series with Steven Caple Jr. directing the opening episodes, featuring cast members Billie Boullet, Bobby Cannavale, Alice Braga, Scoot McNairy, and Paul Ben-Victor.
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II brings a distinct energy to the role previously made famous by Denzel Washington, with trailer footage emphasizing Creasy's internal struggle as the story expands beyond the original film.
- Fans of high-stakes thrillers can stream the entire season when it premieres globally on Netflix on Thursday, April 30, 2026, as Creasy is thrust back into action to protect those he loves.
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Leads Netflix’s Man On Fire In First Trailer Release
Man On Fire (2026). Photo Credit: Guilherme Leporace By Okla Jones ·Updated April 16, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Today, Netflix has released the first trailer for Man on Fire, offering a closer look at its upcoming action drama led by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The seven-episode series reintroduces John Creasy, a former Special Forces operative navigating the aftermath of a violent past while attempting to rebuild his life.Footage…
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