Alan Ritchson inks Netflix deal for motorcycle heist film

Actor Alan Ritchson has entered a multi-project creative partnership with Netflix, with the first film under the new agreement being an untitled heist thriller set in the world of motorcycle racing. The deal, finalized through Ritchson's Dancing Skeleton production banner, was reported on August 3 and 4, 2026, following the streaming success of his recent film "War Machine."

The initial project is described as a "Fast & Furious with motorcycles" style action film. The script, written by longtime "Fast & Furious" franchise scribe Chris Morgan, follows a former MotoGP racing prodigy, played by Ritchson, who is recruited by Interpol to track down a global crew of motorcycle thieves stealing priceless antiquities. The mission becomes complicated when the protagonist suspects the gang's ringleader may be his younger brother, who was long believed to be dead.

Ritchson will both star in and produce the film. The producing team includes Chris Morgan and Ainsley Morgan of Chris Morgan Productions, alongside Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum of RK Films. Kirschenbaum, a former Universal executive, oversaw the "Fast & Furious" franchise relaunch. The motorcycle racing championship MotoGP has...