Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Signs First-Look Deal With Sony Pictures TV

Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is setting up shop at Sony Pictures Television.

The Watchmen and Trial of the Chicago 7 actor and his production company, House Eleven10, have signed a first-look deal with the studio, under which Abdul-Mateen will produce scripted drama series for streaming and cable. The first project under the deal is an adaptation of Roger Hobbs’ best-selling novel Ghostman.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Katherine [Pope], Lauren [Stein], Andrew [Plotkin], Eric [Phillips], and the excellent team at Sony Pictures Television,” said Abdul-Mateen. “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.”  

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Added Plotkin, executive vp drama development at Sony Pictures TV, “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.”

Ghostman will star Abdul-Mateen as the title character, who specializes in making things disappear. When a botched casino heist leaves millions in cash up for grabs, however, he has 48 hours to clean up the mess, while staying ahead of someone who wants him dead.

Abdul-Mateen founded House Eleven10 — named as an homage to his childhood home in Oakland, California — in 2021. The company previously had a deal at Netflix.

Abdul-Mateen has two streaming series on the horizon: Marvel and Disney+’s Wonder Man, which is set for a December premiere, and Netflix’s Man on Fire, which has completed filming and on which he serves as an executive producer. He’s also attached to feature films Emergency Contact, The Scent of Burnt Flowers and I Helped Destroy People. He is repped by M88, WME and Johnson Shapiro.