LOS ANGELES, September 18 — AMC and AMC+ have officially ordered a television follow-up series to the 1991 action film “Point Break,” the network confirmed in a greenlight first reported by Variety on September 11. The story begins more than three decades after Johnny Utah chased Bohdi across the sand and sky.
This time, the logline reads, “a new heist crew inspired by the Ex-Presidents has emerged and the FBI must rely on a mysterious ex-pro surfer with a checkered past to infiltrate them.” The project was first reported to be in development at the network in December 2025. What unfolded since then was a steady build of creative talent and producing muscle behind the adaptation.
The show hails from lead studio Alcon Television Group as well as AMC Studios and StudioCanal, who will co-produce. StudioCanal, a Canal+ company, will handle international sales and worldwide distribution outside the U.S. and Canada. The first season will consist of eight episodes, with production slated to begin in early 2027.
Dave Kalstein and Christopher C. Rogers serve as co-showrunners and executive producers.
Alcon co-founders and co-CEOs Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson executive produce, as do Alcon Television Group head Ben Roberts and Julia Cohen. M-K Kennedy, Paul Gilbert and Daniel Gratton are overseeing the project for StudioCanal. Steven Johnson, Diego Piasek, and Gene Hong will serve as co-executive producers, with Emily Yoshida and Ben Cook as supervising producers.
Why the network is betting on it
Dan McDermott, chief content officer of AMC Global Media and president of AMC Studios, framed the decision in terms of both the original film’s pull and the team assembled around it. “Start with one of the most entertaining and unforgettable action films ever made, add a powerhouse creative team and producing partners, massive fan interest that has been clear from the moment we announced the series was in development and you get a greenlight we could not be more excited about,” he said.
“Dave Kalstein and Chris Rogers have created a story and characters that honor the legacy of the film and will bring a new generation of Ex-Presidents to the world.” Kalstein and Rogers, in a joint statement, described the source material as formative. “‘Point Break’ was the movie that rocked our worlds forever,” they said.
“It was this wild cinematic sermon on friendship, outlaws, and spirituality that struck our souls.” At its heart, the original “Point Break,” released in 1991, starred Keanu Reeves as rookie FBI agent Johnny Utah and Patrick Swayze as Bohdi, surf king and leader of the Ex-Presidents. Lori Petty and Gary Busey also starred. The film has become a cult classic in the years since its release.
For those involved, the appeal is clear enough. A heist crew reborn, an undercover surfer with a past, and a franchise that never quite left the cultural conversation.
Watch for casting announcements and a production start in early 2027.
