Jason Bateman Says Matt Damon Wants In on ‘Arrested Development’ Movie

Jason Bateman is back in the spotlight after Netflix’s Upfront 2025 in New York City, where the streamer unveiled first-look footage from its upcoming limited series “Black Rabbit.” The eight-episode thriller pairs Bateman with Jude Law as estranged brothers Vince and Jake Friedken who attempt to revive a fading Manhattan nightclub only to be sucked into the city’s criminal underworld—think Ozark-style tension with a Coen-esque dark-comedy twist. Created by Zach Baylin and Kate Susman (King Richard, Creed III), “Black Rabbit” boasts an Emmy-stacked creative team. Bateman directs the first two episodes before handing the reins to Ozark alum Laura Linney (episodes 3–4) and Ben Semanoff (episodes 5–6), with Justin Kurzel (Macbeth) closing out the season. The release is slated for late 2025, and insiders at the Upfront teased a gritty neo-noir visual palette and a soundtrack steeped in ’90s New York club culture. The Upfront stage also confirmed an expanded cast that now includes Charlize Theron, Bobby Cannavale, and breakout star Quintessa Swindell, heightening buzz that “Black Rabbit” could be Netflix’s marquee thriller of the year. Beyond television, Bateman’s 2025 film slate is equally crowded. He recently wrapped the heist flick “Carry-On,” opposite Taron Egerton, for Netflix’s holiday corridor. Rumor mills swirling at Cannes suggest he’ll reunite with Ryan Reynolds for “Dead Wrong,” a dark comedy about rival true-crime podcasters that is eyeing a spring production start. Meanwhile, his long-gestating directorial feature “Dark Wire”—the true story of an FBI sting that built a fake telecom company—remains in active development at the streamer’s film division. Why the sudden Bateman boom? Industry analysts point to Ozark’s Emmy-winning legacy and the enduring popularity of the SmartLess podcast, which keeps the actor-director in constant cultural circulation. With “Black Rabbit” poised to drop at the peak of fall awards season, and two high-profile films on deck, search interest for “Jason Bateman Netflix project,” “Black Rabbit release date,” and “Jason Bateman new movie” is expected to spike through Q4 2025. Fans eager for updates should keep an eye on Netflix’s Tudum site and Bateman’s social channels, where teasers and behind-the-scenes snapshots are expected to surface throughout the summer.