The Long Now
As of July 14, 2026, The Long Now is a series that is in development. The production companies attached are Aggregate Films and Netflix. Attached are showrunner Semi Chellas; and executive producers Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan. Production List last updated this listing on July 14, 2026.
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Project Summary
The Long Now is a thriller series in development at Netflix, created and written by Semi Chellas, the Emmy-nominated writer and producer known for Mad Men and The Audacity. Netflix won a competitive bidding war for the project, which will be developed as an ongoing series with Chellas serving as showrunner. The series follows a man racing against time to solve his own murder, exploring themes of mortality and urgency. Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan of Aggregate Films will executive produce the project, continuing their long-standing partnership with Netflix that includes Ozark, Black Rabbit, and Hit Man. The project is currently in development, with no production timeline or casting announced yet.
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Cast & Crew
Production
| Showrunner | Semi Chellas |
| Executive Producer | Semi Chellas |
| Executive Producer | Jason Bateman |
| Executive Producer | Michael Costigan |
Writing
| Creator | Semi Chellas |
| Writer | Semi Chellas |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/the-long-now (last updated Jul 14, 2026).