AceShowbiz - During AMC Global Media's 2026 upfront event, the network shared updates on several upcoming projects currently in development at AMC Studios. Among the highlights were three series: Bannerman, Point Break, and the first installment of the anthology series The Grapes of Wrath from the Great American Stories collection.

Bannerman is moving forward with the opening of a writers room focused on adapting the popular spy novels written by bestselling author John Maxim. This series will be produced for both AMC and AMC+, signaling the network's commitment to expanding its scripted content lineup with high-profile literary adaptations.

Alongside Bannerman, AMC Studios is developing a new version of Point Break, although specific details about the project's creative direction or release timeline were not disclosed during the event.

The network also announced plans for The Grapes of Wrath, which will serve as the inaugural chapter in their new anthology series titled Great American Stories. This ambitious project aims to bring classic American literature to the screen, beginning with the adaptation of John Steinbeck’s iconic novel.

These announcements were part of AMC’s broader strategy to strengthen its programming slate by investing in adaptations of well-known literary works and revitalizing established franchises. The network’s focus on both original content and reimagined properties reflects its effort to attract a diverse audience across its platforms.