Searxng/Man on Fire Netflix tv TV Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as John Creasy in Netflix's explosive new series. A shattered mercenary is pulled into a violent quest for revenge. April 17, 2026 AceShowbiz - Netflix has unveiled a gripping new adaptation of the classic thriller Man on Fire, originally a 1980 novel by A.J. Quinnell. This upcoming TV series reimagines the iconic story, focusing on former Special Forces mercenary John Creasy, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, whose attempt to rebuild his life is shattered by a violent quest for revenge.