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Netflix to Remake 1972 Crime Thriller *The Getaway*
5/20/2026, 1:04:11 AM
Project Overview
Netflix has commissioned a new adaptation of the 1972 Steve McQueen film *The Getaway*. The remake will be directed by Philip Barantini, whose recent Netflix series *Adolescence* earned multiple awards. Screenwriter Peter Craig, known for *The Town*, *The Batman* and *Bad Boys for Life*, will pen the script and also serve as a producer. Production is being coordinated through several entities: Night Owl Stories (Craig and Bryan Unkeless), It’s All Made Up (Barantini and Sam Beddoe), and 1.21 (Andrew Mittman and Kai Dolbashian). The project is currently in development; no release date has been announced.
Historical Background
The original *The Getaway* was released in 1972, starring Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw. Walter Hill wrote the screenplay, adapting Jim Thompson’s 1958 novel, and Sam Peckinpah directed the film. A second cinematic version appeared in 1994 with Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger in the lead roles. The forthcoming Netflix version will be the first major remake since the 1994 iteration.
Creative Team Profile
- Philip Barantini – Began as an actor on series such as *Band of Brothers* before moving to directing. His feature debut *Villain* (2020) was followed by the critically acclaimed one-take drama *Boiling Point* and the Emmy-winning series *Adolescence*. Barantini is also slated to direct *Enola Holmes 3* for Netflix, slated for a July 1 release.
- Peter Craig – Screenwriter of *The Town* and co-writer on *The Batman*, *Bad Boys for Life*, and *The Hunger Games: Mockingjay* parts 1 & 2. He produced the Netflix adaptation *Remarkably Bright Creatures* and now co-produces the *Getaway* remake.
- Producers – Bryan Unkeless (Night Owl Stories), Andrew Mittman (1.21), Sam Beddoe (It’s All Made Up), Kai Dolbashian (executive producer), and Rey Reyes (executive producer). Mittman is credited with securing the remake rights and presenting them to Barantini and Craig.
Production Structure
The remake is being developed under Netflix’s first-look deal with Night Owl Stories. Barantini’s representation includes CAA, Untitled, Independent, and Johnson Shapiro; Craig is represented by CAA and Untitled. The collaboration brings together multiple production banners, each contributing financing, development expertise, and talent coordination.
Industry Significance
Barantini’s recent success with *Adolescence*—which garnered an Emmy, a BAFTA, and a Gotham TV Award—positions him as a prominent director for high-stakes, character-driven crime narratives. Netflix’s investment in a classic property reflects its strategy to revitalize established film titles with contemporary creative teams, leveraging Barantini’s one-take visual style and Craig’s experience with action-oriented screenplays.
Official Statements & Responses
Netflix announced the project through a press release reported by *The Hollywood Reporter*, confirming Barantini’s attachment as director and Craig’s role as writer-producer. No additional commentary from Netflix executives, Barantini, or Craig was provided in the source material.
