Full Breakdown
Prime Video Announces Imogen Poots and John Reynolds to Lead “Sex Criminals” Adaptation
5/9/2026, 4:38:52 AM
Core Announcement: Cast and Premise
Prime Video confirmed that Imogen Poots and John Reynolds will headline the eight-episode live-action series “Sex Criminals,” playing Suze and Jon. The duo discovers that each orgasm freezes time, a power they exploit to rob banks. The series is developed and executive-produced by Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani, and Tze Chun.
Development History
Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky’s comic debuted on September 25 2013, ran 31 issues, and concluded in 2020. A 2015 Universal Television deal marked the first TV attempt, but progress stalled. The project resurfaced in January 2026 with Gordon, Nanjiani, and Chun attached, culminating in the May 2026 casting reveal.
Key Creative Team and Production Details
- Showrunners/Executive Producers: Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani, Tze Chun (Winter Coat Films)
- Production Companies: LuckyChap (co-founded by Margot Robbie), Winter Coat Films, Amazon MGM Studios
- Producers: Louie Hayes, Dani Melia, Dani Gorin
- Original Creators: Matt Fraction, Chip Zdarsky (executive producers)
The series has an eight-episode order. The source material earned two Eisner nominations in 2014 and won the Best New Series award.
Official Statements & Responses
LuckyChap said it is “honored to be part of bringing Matt and Chip’s beloved, wildly original comic to life alongside the dream team of Emily, Kumail, Tze, and our partners at Amazon.” Peter Friedlander, Amazon MGM Studios’ global head of television, called the adaptation bold and hilarious, noting its unexpected love story that feels deeply human. The showrunners emphasized retaining the comic’s wry tone while expanding the narrative for a streaming audience.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Early reports suggested Kumail Nanjiani would portray the male lead Jon. Later clarification confirmed Nanjiani will appear in the series but not as Jon; John Reynolds assumes that role. No additional details about Nanjiani’s character have been released.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We’re overjoyed to have such talented people bring our dumb comic to life.” — Matt Fraction & Chip Zdarsky
- “Chun said, “I’ve been a fan of Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky’s Sex Criminals since the first issue hit the stands.” — Tze Chun
- “We are so honored to be part of bringing Matt and Chip’s beloved, wildly original comic to life alongside the dream team of Emily, Kumail, Tze, and our partners at Amazon. Sex Criminals is a romantic comedy like no other, and we’re so excited to share Jon and Suze’s time-stopping love story with audiences.” — LuckyChap (spokesperson)
- “ Peter Friedlander, Amazon MGM Studios' global head of television, added, “Sex Criminals is bold, hilarious, and wildly original, with a love story at its core that feels both deeply human and completely unexpected.” — Peter Friedlander, Amazon MGM Studios
Why It Matters
The adaptation brings an award-winning, Eisner-nominated comic with unconventional adult themes to Prime Video, adding a bold, original romantic-comedy series to the platform’s lineup of original content.
What’s Next
Filming is slated for later in 2026. Prime Video has not set a premiere date, but the eight-episode season is expected to debut in 2027.
