Netflix’s high-octane action franchise Extraction gets a spinoff 

Chris Hemsworth-led Extraction is expanding its universe as Netflix is all set to release its spinoff series starring Omar Sy in the lead role set in the same world as Extraction. Created by Glen Mazzara, known to have written the highly acclaimed Walking Dead, the series will be produced by Angela Russo-Otstot, Scott Nemes, Chris Castaldi, Eric Gitter, Peter Schwerin, and Sam Hargrave.

Mazzara made a statement about the new series and said:

“I’m a very lucky man. Omar is a huge talent. Joe, Anthony and Angela have welcomed me into the AGBO family. The team at Netflix is truly the best I’ve ever worked with. Very lucky indeed.”

The announcement was backed by Peter Friedlander, Vice President at Netflix, who teased the project:

“Audiences are in for a thrill as we delve deeper into the Extraction universe. With Omar Sy leading the charge, our collaboration with the Russos, alongside Glen Mazzara, fans can expect even more of the high-octane adventures they love from the Extraction franchise.”

Omar Sy is well-known for his roles in The Intouchables, Jurassic World, and X-Men: Days of Future Past. It will be interesting to see how he advances in the Extraction universe and how Mazzara's creative genius will combine with the actor's on-screen presence.

What is Extraction's spin-off series about?

The series will explore the complexities of soldiers on rescue missions as we follow Sy's character into the darker corners of Libya as he attempts to help captives from dangerous places. The series will likely follow the maximalist themes the story is famous for and will be an adrenaline-packed project.

The series logline reads:

“Trapped between warring factions and ruthless killers, the series delves into the emotional struggles of conflicted and flawed characters, each facing trauma, betrayal, and life-or-death choices."

Following a mercenary on a perilous mission to free captives in Libya, where he is caught between dangers of different kinds, the series will be eight episodes long.

The Extraction movies, which are renowned for their action-packed scenes, revolve around a black ops soldier, played by Hemsworth, who is recruited to free hostages who are imprisoned in hazardous foreign locales. Hemsworth received much acclaim for his role in the franchise shot on various international sites. The films are based on the graphic novel called Ciudad by Joe Russo.

The release date for the series has not yet been released as it's still under production. As of now, the Extraction films are available to stream on Netflix.