Alan Ritchson Teams With ‘Fast & Furious’ Writer Chris Morgan on a MotoGP Heist Thriller at Netflix

Alan Ritchson is going all in on Netflix. Fresh off the streaming success of War Machine, the actor has signed a first-look feature deal with the streamer through his Dancing Skeleton production banner — and the first project under the pact is a globe-trotting motorcycle heist thriller set in the world of MotoGP, written by the man who helped turn Fast & Furious into one of the biggest franchises on the planet. Here’s everything we know about the untitled MotoGP movie, and why it might be the biggest action swing of Ritchson’s career.

A New First-Look Deal, a Familiar Face at Netflix

Deadline broke the news exclusively: Netflix and Ritchson have formalized a long-term creative partnership. Under the deal, Ritchson will star in and produce a slate of feature films for the streamer, with his Dancing Skeleton banner as the production home. It’s the kind of multi-film arrangement usually reserved for comedy superstars like Adam Sandler — and the fact that Netflix is handing one to an action star says a lot about how the platform views its current roster of leading men.

The move shouldn’t come as a surprise. Ritchson has spent the last few years building a reputation as one of the hardest-working action actors in the business, splitting time between the massive Prime Video hit Reacher and a growing film career. But Netflix wants more than a one-off hit. They want a franchise builder — and the MotoGP movie is designed to be exactly that.

What Is the MotoGP Heist Thriller About?

Here’s the logline, straight from Deadline: a crew of motorcycle thieves begins stealing priceless antiquities around the world. Interpol recruits a onetime MotoGP prodigy — Ritchson’s character — to track them down. But there’s a twist: he slowly realizes the crew’s ringleader may be his younger brother, long believed dead.

It’s a classic heist setup with a family-drama engine underneath, and the racing backdrop gives it a visual identity all its own. The film has been pitched to Netflix as “Fast & Furious with motorcycles,” which tells you exactly where the creative team’s head is at: high-octane chases, exotic locations, and a found-family dynamic that can support sequel after sequel.

MotoGP itself is fully on board. According to multiple reports, the road-racing brand has signed on as a consultant, much like Formula 1 did for Brad Pitt’s F1 movie. That means real access to circuits, riders, and race-day footage — the kind of authenticity that elevates a stunt-heavy action film from “fun” to “you-can’t-believe-they-actually-did-that.”

Why Chris Morgan Is the Perfect Scribe for This

The script comes from Chris Morgan, the writer who reshaped the Fast & Furious franchise beginning with its fourth installment and continued across seven entries in the series. He’s the guy who helped transform a modest street-racing movie into a global heist-and-family saga that has grossed billions worldwide. If anyone knows how to make “motorcycles plus heists plus family drama” work, it’s him.

Morgan isn’t just writing — he’s producing too, alongside Ainsley Morgan, Joe Roth, and Jeff Kirschenbaum of RK Films. Kirschenbaum has a particularly interesting connection to the project: he was the Universal executive who oversaw the Fast relaunch before moving into producing. The producing team literally built the template this movie is following.

It’s also worth noting where Ritchson’s head was at when he acquired the MotoGP rights. Speaking on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast just days before the deal was announced, he said plainly: “I want to make a cool, Fast and Furious kind of thing for motorcycles.” That’s exactly what he’s getting — and he’s already begun extensive stunt preparation, which for a guy who does most of his own work in Motor City means the racing sequences are going to be properly physical.

War Machine Made the Deal Possible

None of this happens without War Machine. Ritchson’s sci-fi actioner hit Netflix in early 2026 and racked up 139.9 million views in its first 91 days, landing it at number ten on the streamer’s all-time Most Popular Movies list. It’s the kind of number that makes studios reach for the checkbook — and sure enough, a sequel is already in the works alongside this new multi-film pact.

The movie’s success also cemented Ritchson as a genuine movie star, not just a TV guy. He’d already proven he could carry a franchise on the small screen as the star of Reacher, but War Machine showed he could open a movie for a streamer with zero theatrical marketing. Netflix, in turn, has decided he’s worth a long-term commitment.

What Else Is Ritchson Working On?

The MotoGP thriller is the flagship project, but it’s far from the only one. Under the new deal, Ritchson is also attached to headline Maelstrom, an action film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra — the filmmaker behind Netflix’s Carry-On — in which a federal marshal is assigned to protect an arms dealer’s fiancée. There’s also an untitled survival competition series in the works for the streamer.

Beyond Netflix, Ritchson has Playdate opposite Kevin James (set for November), and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire fans will remember he’s been on this trajectory for a while — he played Gloss in the 2013 blockbuster long before he was a household name. Add in Reacher season 4 and the Neagley spinoff for Prime Video, and it’s clear the next few years of Ritchson’s schedule are packed.

When Can We Expect the MotoGP Movie?

No release date has been announced, and no director has been attached yet. The project is currently untitled, with development still in its early stages. Given Netflix’s track record with this kind of action programming — and the fact that Ritchson is already doing stunt prep — a 2027 release feels like the realistic target, but nothing is official.

What we can say is this: the pieces are in place for something genuinely fun. A proven action star at the top of his game. A writer who turned a car franchise into a global phenomenon. A racing organization providing real-world authenticity. And a streamer that clearly believes in the whole package. If the MotoGP movie lands even half as well as War Machine did, Ritchson’s new partnership with Netflix is going to be very, very busy.

What do you think of the MotoGP heist pitch — are you in for “Fast & Furious with motorcycles”? Drop your take in the comments.