Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Set to Lead ‘Ghostman’ Series in Sony TV Deal

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, the guy who blew us away in ‘Watchmen‘ and made waves in ‘Aquaman,’ is stepping up his game. He’s just locked in a multi-year deal with Sony Pictures Television through his company, House Eleven10. This isn’t just a side gig—he’s diving deep into producing and starring in new shows, and I’m already curious about what he’s cooking up.

The first project on the table is ‘Ghostman,’ a series based on a book by Roger Hobbs. Yahya’s playing the lead—a slick fixer who’s all about making problems vanish. But things get messy when a casino robbery goes south, leaving a pile of cash on the line and only 48 hours to sort it out. Oh, and someone’s out to kill him while he’s at it. Sounds like the kind of edge-of-your-seat drama we’d binge in a weekend.

Yahya didn’t hold back his excitement about teaming up with Sony. He said, ‘We are thrilled to be partnering with Katherine, Lauren, Andrew, Eric, and the excellent team at Sony Pictures Television. House Eleven10 is a place where creativity is limitless, and we could not have found a better home to share our vision of creating boundary pushing and exciting stories.’

Andrew Plotkin from Sony fired back with praise of his own, saying, ‘We are thrilled to have Yahya and his production team join the Sony family. Not only is he an incredible performer, but he is also a passionate storyteller whose creativity and vision will elevate every project he touches. His dedication to bringing complex, compelling narratives to life aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering unique and impactful stories to audiences worldwide.’ Sounds like they’re both all-in on this partnership.

Now, let’s talk about Yahya’s track record. He’s got an Emmy for ‘Watchmen’ under his belt, and he’s popped up in heavy hitters like ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘Black Mirror,’ and ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7.’ The dude’s been busy, and he’s not slowing down. He just wrapped filming for Netflix’s ‘Man on Fire,’ where he’s taking on a gritty revenge tale. Plus, he’s got Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man‘ dropping on Disney+ in December 2025, playing a superhero-actor with a wild backstory. Add in a few more projects like ‘The Scent of Burnt Flowers’ and ‘Emergency Contact,’ and it’s clear he’s juggling a lot.

House Eleven10 isn’t new either—he kicked it off back in 2021 with Andrew Fischel running the show as president. The name’s a nod to his old home in Oakland, which adds a cool personal touch. Before Sony, they had a stint with Netflix, but now they’re planting roots with Sony TV for scripted dramas aimed at streaming and cable.

So, what’s the vibe with Ghostman? The book’s about a pro named Jack chasing down cash from a failed Atlantic City heist—think high stakes, tight deadlines, and a bomb-ready briefcase. Yahya’s take on it has me wondering if he’ll bring that same intensity he showed in ‘Candyman’ or ‘Ambulance.’ If he nails this, could it be another award in his future? I’m betting we’ll be talking about it.

He’s got more in the pipeline too. ‘Man on Fire’s got him as a broken ex-mercenary out for blood, and ‘The Scent of Burnt Flowers’ tosses him into a 1960s story about a couple escaping to Ghana. What do you think—will Ghostman be his next big win?