Series order and creative team

Netflix has ordered “Rabbit, Rabbit,” a limited hostage-drama series starring Adam Driver, with Peter Craig attached and “Adolescence” director Philip Barantini onboard. The project, announced Thursday, marks Driver’s latest pivot from awards-season films to event television. The series pairs prestige talent with a platform hungry for buzzy originals as competition tightens. Plot specifics remain under wraps, but the creative package signals a tense character study with action set-pieces—positioned for a 2026 debut window if production timelines hold.

What it signals for streaming strategy

Netflix has leaned on true-crime and docuseries for steady engagement; star-driven thrillers are its next swing. With rivals circling Warner Bros. assets and sports rights inflating costs, streamers are chasing bankable names that travel globally. Driver’s range and Craig’s track record in high-stakes scripts fit that bill. The bet is that a limited series can deliver film-like buzz without franchise fatigue. Success will hinge on marketing in key territories, a crisp episode count, and avoiding mid-season sag. For Netflix, the message is clear: keep premium talent in rotation while the feature slate staggers.