MYRON BOLITAR: NETFLIX ANNOUNCES DRAMA BASED ON HARLAN COBEN BOOK SERIES, CASTING ANNOUNCED

Netflix have announced new drama Myron Bolitar, a new series based on Harlan Coben’s longest running book series and from Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning writer and producer David E. Kelley.

In the show, a sports agent uses his charm, smarts, and a ruthless partner to navigate the high-stakes and dirty world of sports. Starring in the lead role as Myron Bolitar is Colin Woodell, who plays the former college basketball star whose NBA career came to an abrupt end. The series follows Myron after he’s reinvented himself as a sports agent. 

Also starring are KJ Apa; Diane Guerrero; Jabari Banks; Chloe Fineman; Jamie McShane and Ben McKenzie.

Netflix share: "First appearing in 1995’s Deal Breaker, Bolitar has gone on to appear in 12 of Coben’s novels, where he’s found himself investigating blackmail attempts, murder, and more. Not quite what the job description entails, but a good agent gets the job done — no matter what."

Harlan Coben commented: "What an honor - not to mention, great fun - it is to partner up at Netflix with legend David E. Kelley and his remarkable team on this exciting new series. The Myron Bolitar books mean a great deal to me, and I'm thrilled to have such a talented and inspired group bringing them to life."

Jinny Howe, Netflix’s head of series, US and Canada, said: "After a decade and 11 series together, we’re honored that Harlan Coben has entrusted Netflix with his most personal and iconic character, Myron Bolitar. Bringing this story to the screen has been a big priority for us, and we knew that finding the right creative partners was essential...

"It’s been a dream to collaborate with David E. Kelley — a true master of the genre, and the talented Kyle Long on this series. This is a major milestone for our partnership, and we look forward to many more years of working together."

More details will be announced in due course.