Jeff Daniels is an enduring Hollywood icon, and any movies or shows in which he stars tend to achieve instant success due to his involvement. This holds true for “A Man in Full,” which has only been available on the Netflix catalog for three days and is already among the most-watched series worldwide.
The drama is based on Tom Wolfe’s acclaimed novel of the same name. This marks another adaptation of Wolfe’s texts, with previous ones including “The Bonfire of the Vanities” and “The Last American Hero.”
Comprising six episodes, all readily available for streaming on the platform, the series was helmed by various directors but shares a common thread: they were all scripted by David E. Kelley, renowned for his work on hit series such as “The Practice” and “Big Little Lies.”
A Man in Full is the No. 3 series on Netflix worldwide
Wolfe was one of the most respected journalists in the United States. Coupled with the fact that his novel “A Man in Full” is brought to life by Jeff Daniels, the series about it became an instant success, reaching the Top 3 on Netflix worldwide in just 72 hours.
Surprisingly, it has surpassed “Dead Boy Detectives” in the rankings, despite the latter being the current buzz. At the moment, Wolfe’s silver screen adaptation is in a tight competition with “The Asunta Case” for the second spot in the top.
The series follows Charlie Coker, an Atlanta real estate magnate who suddenly faces bankruptcy and must defend his empire from those seeking to exploit its downfall.
While Jeff Daniels leads the cast, his acting skills don’t overshadow the stellar performances of his colleagues. Diane Lane, Tom Pelphrey, Aml Ameen, and Lucy Liu are just a few of the iconic stars who complete the ensemble.
According to predictions from various media outlets like IndieWire, it’s highly probable that the “Dumb and Dumber” actor will take an Emmy home for his portrayal of Coker. This would mark his third Emmy win, following the ones he achieved for his work in “Godless” and “The Newsroom.”
