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Last December, rumors circulated that "Point Break," the iconic 90s action film starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, was in development for a spinoff series. Today, AMC Studios, a division of AMC Networks and the production company behind the series, has officially given the project a greenlight. The show is slated to stream exclusively on AMC+'s own platform. The first season will consist of eight episodes, with production expected to begin early next year.
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The series is set over three decades after the original film. It will follow a new crew of bank robbers inspired by the infamous "Ex-Presidents" gang, with the FBI forced to rely on a mysterious former professional surfer with a complicated past to infiltrate them. This plot summary indicates the series will function as a "soft reboot" sequel, closely mirroring the original film's premise.
Dave Kalstein, a writer from the "Bourne" franchise spinoff series "Treadstone," and Christopher C. Rogers, co-writer for the Apple TV+ series "Sugar," will serve as co-showrunners for the new series. Alcon Entertainment, which produced the 2015 "Point Break" remake, is also on board to continue its involvement in the production. Casting details and a premiere date have not yet been announced.