Netflix today announced the first cast members for its upcoming drama series Myron Bolitar, an adaptation of Harlan Coben’s bestselling mystery novels. Colin Woodell (Pulse, The Continental), KJ Apa (The Map That Leads To You, Riverdale), and Diane Guerrero (Doom Patrol, Orange Is the New Black) will lead series inspired by Coben’s most iconic and longest-running literary franchise spanning 12 books.
The series will be co-showrun, written and executive produced by David E. Kelley (The Lincoln Lawyer, Big Little Lies) and Kyle Long (Bosch: Legacy, Suits). Greg Yaitanes (Presumed Innocent, House of the Dragon) will direct multiple episodes.
The logline for Myron Bolitar reads: “After an injury ends his NBA dreams, Myron Bolitar reinvents himself as a sports agent — using charm, smarts, and a ruthless partner to navigate the high-stakes and dirty world of sports, where saving his clients often means risking himself.”
“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,” Coben tells Tudum. “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.”
Character Descriptions
Colin Woodell as Myron Bolitar: A former college basketball star whose NBA career came to an abrupt end, Myron reinvented himself as a sports agent. He built his agency – MB Sports – on an unwavering belief in overlooked athletes, with the same heart and fierce competitive drive he once brought to the court.
KJ Apa as Win Lockwood: Born into extraordinary privilege, Win walked away from the family business to build something of his own alongside his closest friend, Myron. Unflappable, endlessly resourceful, and fiercely loyal, he’s the one Myron turns to when clients find themselves in trouble.
Diana Guerrero as Esperanza Diaz: A former professional wrestler turned Myron’s indispensable right hand at MB Sports. Armed with endless grit and razor-sharp wit, Esperanza is the backbone of the agency and the steady force keeping both Myron and clients in check.
“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,” says Jinny Howe, Netflix’s head of series, US and Canada.
The Myron Bolitar is the latest collaboration between David E. Kelley and Netflix, following Anatomy of a Scandal, A Man in Full, and the hit adaptation of The Lincoln Lawyer, with Season 5 currently in production in Los Angeles
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