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Chace Crawford and P.J. Byrne Lead New Amazon Satirical Series “We Were Once Men”
6/5/2026, 8:27:28 PM
New Series Announcement and Premise
Amazon MGM Studios is developing a Prime Video series titled *We Were Once Men*. The project is described as a satirical black comedy that examines male identity in crisis. The narrative follows a group of men who attend the radical Reclaim Retreat, a program that promises participants a transformation of modern masculinity and a rediscovery of purpose.
Development Background and Creative Team
The series originates from writer Matt Berns, whose credits include *The Boys* and its upcoming prequel *Vought Rising*. Former Amazon MGM Studios head Jennifer Salke serves as an executive producer through her Sullivan Street Productions, which holds a first-look deal with Amazon. Additional executive producers are Matt Milam, Rae Bussola, Alex Dunlap, and Charleston Chambers. The project falls under Sullivan Street’s first-look arrangement with Amazon MGM Studios.
Cast and Their Prior Collaborations
Chace Crawford and P.J. Byrne, who previously portrayed antagonistic characters on *The Boys*, will portray brothers in the new series. Crawford’s five-season run as Kevin Kohler/The Deep and Byrne’s recurring role as director Adam Bourke established a long-standing on-screen rivalry that culminated in a violent confrontation in the final season of *The Boys*. The two actors first appeared together in the 2017 thriller *Eloise* before reuniting on the superhero drama.
Production Status and Information Gaps
The series remains in development, with no official release date or detailed logline disclosed. A studio representative declined to comment on the project’s progress. Amazon has not released further plot specifics, and the description of the series as a “satirical black comedy about male identity in collapse” is based on industry reports rather than formal studio statements.
Themes and Cultural Relevance
By focusing on a retreat that claims to “rediscover purpose and transform” participants, the series engages with contemporary discussions about masculinity, identity, and the promise of personal transformation. Its satirical tone reflects the series’ positioning as a black comedy about male identity.
Official Response and Gaps
The only official response to date is a refusal to comment from an Amazon MGM Studios representative. Consequently, details such as episode count, casting beyond the leads, and production timeline remain unconfirmed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I hear it is being described as a satirical black comedy about male identity in collapse.” — Deadline
- “While Amazon has not revealed the full plot, the series is being described as a satirical black comedy focused on male identity in crisis.” — ComingSoon
- “The story follows a group of men attending the radical Reclaim Retreat, a program that promises to help participants rediscover purpose and transform their lives.” — ComingSoon
- “Watch on Deadline A rep for the studio declined comment.” — Deadline
