Netflix Sets Police Helicopter Thriller 'Helo' With Andrés Baiz Directing
Netflix is developing 'Helo,' a police helicopter action thriller directed by Andrés Baiz and produced by Edward Berger's Nine Hours banner.
Netflix is developing Helo, a police helicopter action thriller, the streamer has confirmed. Andrés Baiz is set to direct the film, which is being produced by Edward Berger through his Nine Hours banner alongside partner Luke Rivett.
Patrick Aison wrote the script. Plot details are being kept under wraps, though the project is being described internally as "End of Watch meets Top Gun."
Baiz is a familiar name to Netflix audiences: he directed episodes of Narcos and Narcos: Mexico, as well as all of Griselda. He recently wrapped production on the Jamie Foxx sports drama Fight for 84, which is expected to release on Netflix in 2027.
The police helicopter thriller has been a largely dormant genre since the 1983 film Blue Thunder, leaving Helo a relatively open lane in the action space.
The news was first reported by hollywoodreporter.com.
Quick answers
Who is directing Netflix's Helo?
Andrés Baiz is set to direct Helo. He previously directed episodes of Narcos and Narcos: Mexico, and all of Griselda.
Who is producing Helo?
Edward Berger is producing through his Nine Hours banner with partner Luke Rivett. Patrick Aison wrote the script.
What is Helo about?
Plot details are being kept secret. The project is described as "End of Watch meets Top Gun."