‘Point Break’ Series Greenlit By AMC & France’s Canal+ From Alcon
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- AMC and French broadcaster Canal+ have officially greenlit a new Point Break television series, set over thirty years after the original 1991 film starring Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves.
- The series focuses on a new heist crew linked to the Ex-Presidents gang, with the FBI enlisting a mysterious ex-pro surfer to infiltrate them, blending action and thriller elements in a contemporary setting.
- AMC and AMC+ will air the show in the U.S., Canal+ will broadcast it in France and other regions, and Studiocanal will handle global distribution; production is slated to begin early next year.
- The series is produced by Alcon Television Group, with Dave Kalstein and Christopher C. Rogers as co-showrunners, alongside an experienced executive producer team dedicated to honoring the original film’s legacy.
- AMC’s chief content officer highlighted the project’s strong fan interest and creative team, while the showrunners emphasized the series as a continuation of the film’s themes of friendship, outlaw culture, and spirituality.
