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Netflix Lands Action Crime Drama 'Trigger Point'
21 Nov
Summary
- Netflix acquired the action crime drama 'Trigger Point'.
- The series features former special forces operatives selling skills.
- Joel Edgerton stars as a former special forces operative.
Netflix has acquired the rights to 'Trigger Point,' an upcoming action crime drama series. The show, developed by A24, will consist of eight episodes and centers on former elite Special Forces operators who leverage their skills for criminal organizations under the guise of a private military firm. An FBI agent is actively pursuing them.
Joel Edgerton is set to star as 'Red,' a key member of this group of ex-operatives. The series hails from creator and showrunner Harrison Query and will be directed by Jeremy Saulnier, who has been attached to the project since its inception. A24 initially bought Query's spec script earlier this year.
'Trigger Point' joins A24's growing television slate, which includes other productions for various streaming platforms. The series highlights the trend of high-stakes crime dramas featuring complex characters with specialized skill sets. The project's acquisition by Netflix underscores the streamer's continued investment in premium genre content.
