Jeff Daniels joins Shane Black's Bannerman

Shane Black, known for the Lethal Weapon films and The Nice Guys, has announced a new spy drama series titled Bannerman, based on John R. Maxim's novels. The show will air on AMC in the United States and Canada and will become available on Netflix 90 days after its AMC finale. It marks the first project to stem from AMC Studios’ new co‑production agreement with Netflix. Black is set to co‑write the first episode and will direct the opening two episodes.

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Jeff Daniels has been cast as Raymond Lesko, an NYPD detective turned hotel security guard who was dismissed from the force after a personal vendetta following his partner’s murder. In the storyline, Lesko is pulled back into action when his daughter begins dating a man who might be more dangerous than he is. The role is distinct from the title character, Paul Bannerman, portrayed as a former covert operative seeking a quiet suburban life.

Craig Silverstein, whose credits include The Old Man and Nikita, will serve as showrunner and executive producer, handling the bulk of the scriptwriting. He will also co‑write the first episode with Black. Additional executive producers include Greg Nicotero, known for The Walking Dead, and Brian Witten. Together, the team is shaping a high‑intensity thriller that blends espionage with personal drama.

The series will premiere on AMC in the U.S. and Canada, while Netflix will stream it worldwide outside those markets. In Australia, New Zealand, and Spain, each episode will debut on both platforms simultaneously. The co‑production deal allows AMC to launch the show first and then hand it over to Netflix for global distribution after the season finale.