Barry Keoghan to Lead and Produce ‘Top Boy’ Prequel Series ‘Jonny Boy’ at Netflix

‘Top Boy’ Prequel ‘Jonny Boy’ Starring Barry Keoghan Ordered at Netflix

Netflix has ordered a “Top Boy” prequel series starring Barry Keoghan, Variety has confirmed. The five-episode series is titled “Jonny Boy” and will follow the character Keoghan played in the fifth and final season of the hit drama series. Production is slated to begin in 2027. In the original show, Jonny is a powerful member of the Irish mob in London, serving as a soldier and drug distributor for his uncle, Tadgh McGee (Brian Gleeson). “…

Barry Keoghan To Reprise 'Top Boy' Role For Netflix Series 'Jonny Boy'

Barry Keoghan is back in the Top Boy world. The Saltburn star has agreed to reprise his role as Jonny McGee for a five-part Netflix prequel series, which will be written by Top Boy creator Ronan Bennett. McGee was an antagonist in Season 5 of Top Boy, a high-ranking member of the Irish mob who […]

Barry Keoghan to Lead and Produce ‘Top Boy’ Prequel Series ‘Jonny Boy’ at Netflix

Creator-writer of the original show Ronan Bennett is returning for 'Jonny Boy,' as is Canadian rapper Drake, who executive produced the British BAFTA-winning crime drama.

Netflix Is Reviving Long-Dormant Crime Series 13-Years After Original Cancellation

Over a decade ago, the British series Top Boy debuted, but was cancelled in 2013. Now, Netflix will revive it in the form of a prequel show.