Regina Hall has officially joined Adam Driver in Netflix’s upcoming hostage thriller series Rabbit, Rabbit, a high‑stakes psychological drama centered on an escaped convict, a tense standoff, and a veteran FBI negotiator trained in “tactical empathy.”
Netflix’s new thriller series Rabbit, Rabbit continues to build momentum with the addition of acclaimed actress Regina Hall, who will star opposite Adam Driver in what is shaping up to be one of the streamer’s most anticipated limited series. The project, created and showrun by Peter Craig (Top Gun: Maverick, The Batman) and directed by Philip Barantini, was ordered straight to series and has drawn attention for its intense premise and powerhouse cast.
The series follows J‑Will (played by Driver), an escaped convict who becomes cornered by law enforcement at a remote truck stop. In a desperate attempt to negotiate his freedom, he takes several people hostage. What begins as a straightforward standoff quickly spirals into something far more volatile—an unpredictable social experiment shaped by fear, manipulation, and survival instincts.
Regina Hall stars as Poppy, a retired FBI supervisory special agent reluctantly pulled back into crisis negotiation. Poppy is described as the only person capable of matching J‑Will’s intellect and emotional complexity, setting the stage for a gripping psychological duel between captor and negotiator.
In addition to Hall and Driver, the cast includes Odessa Young and Will Poulter, further strengthening the ensemble. Driver also serves as an executive producer alongside Craig and Barantini, with production backed by MRC and additional producing partners.
The creative pedigree behind Rabbit, Rabbit—from Craig’s blockbuster writing credentials to Barantini’s award‑nominated directing—signals a series that aims to blend character‑driven drama with high‑tension suspense.
Regina Hall’s addition brings both dramatic weight and emotional nuance to the series. Known for her versatility across comedy and drama, Hall has recently earned acclaim for roles in One Battle After Another, Girls Trip, Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul, and The Best Man franchise. Her role in Rabbit, Rabbit marks a shift toward darker, more psychologically complex territory.
Her dynamic with Driver—an actor celebrated for his intensity and depth—promises to be one of the show’s most compelling elements.
With Regina Hall joining Adam Driver, Rabbit, Rabbit is shaping up to be a standout entry in Netflix’s growing slate of prestige thrillers. The series blends a gripping hostage scenario with layered psychological conflict, supported by a strong cast and an accomplished creative team. While Netflix has yet to announce a release date, anticipation is already building for what could become one of the platform’s most talked‑about dramas of the year.
