Full Breakdown
Iko Uwais Leads New Alcon Crime Drama “Jakarta”
7/18/2026, 4:23:54 AM
Series Announcement and Premise
Action star Iko Uwais is slated to headline “Jakarta,” a multi-generational family crime series currently in development at Alcon Entertainment. The drama is set in Indonesia’s capital, portraying the city as it confronts rapid globalization. Producers describe the project as a “grounded, visceral crime epic” that will draw on Uwais’s reputation for physically demanding action work.
Creative Leadership and Executive Production
The pilot will be directed by Albert Hughes, who also serves as producing director. The series is written by Kirk Ward and Joshua W. Wagner, with Ward confirmed as showrunner. Hughes and Ward previously collaborated on “The Continental,” the “John Wick” prequel series for Peacock. Executive producers include Uwais through his Uwais Pictures banner, Ryan Santoso, and the trio of Hughes, Ward, and Wagner. Representation for the key talent is handled by Gersh, Vault Entertainment, Range Media Partners, and Lit Entertainment, with legal counsel from Ginsburg, Daniels, Kallis LLP.
Setting, Themes, and Talent Background
“Jakarta” will explore the intersection of family dynamics and organized crime against the backdrop of Indonesia’s evolving metropolis. Uwais’s filmography—highlighted by “The Raid,” “Wu Assassins,” “Mile 22,” and “The Expend4ables”—underscores his capacity for high-intensity choreography. Hughes, known for “Menace II Society” and “The Book of Eli,” brings feature-film experience to the television format.
Production Context and Industry Positioning
Alcon Entertainment, noted for “Blade Runner 2049” and “The Expanse,” is producing the series, signaling its continued investment in genre-driven, internationally set content. The announcement coincides with Uwais’s involvement in John Radel’s “Warrior” (Pendekar) and an upcoming “Road House 2” opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, indicating a broader expansion of his on-screen and behind-the-scenes roles.
