Overview
- The series centers on an escaped convict whose truck-stop standoff evolves into a volatile social experiment and a psychological duel with an FBI crisis negotiator trained in “tactical empathy.”
- Netflix secured the project in a competitive pursuit and moved directly to series without a pilot.
- Peter Craig is creator, writer and showrunner, with Philip Barantini directing and executive producing.
- Adam Driver will star and executive produce alongside Samantha Beddoe and Bryan Unkeless, with MRC producing via Night Owl and It’s All Made Up Productions.
- The script was circulated through the Embershot read‑tracking app during the sale, and reporting suggests filming could start as early as next year.