'Bannerman', 'Point Break', 'Grapes of Wrath'

Key Points:

• AMC Studios is developing three high-profile series: Bannerman, Point Break, and the anthology Great American Stories, with The Grapes of Wrath as its first installment.
• Bannerman, based on John Maxim’s spy novels, has a writers room led by Craig Silverstein, with Shane Black directing and executive producing; the story follows retired spy John Bannerman drawn back into espionage.
• The Point Break TV series, set 25 years after the original 1991 film, focuses on a new heist crew connected to the Ex-Presidents gang, with production expected in Australia later this year for a 2027 premiere.
• Great American Stories is an anthology series highlighting iconic American narratives, starting with The Grapes of Wrath adaptation co-written by Rolin Jones and Brett C. Leonard, aiming for production by the end of 2024 and a 2027 debut.
• AMC Studios has attached experienced showrunners and executive producers to these projects, including Mark Johnson overseeing the Great American Stories franchise and Jill Gillette executive producing The Grapes of Wrath.