Netflix has emerged victorious from an intense bidding war for AWOL, a new dramedy series spearheaded by GoldDay Productions, the production company of John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, as confirmed by What's on Netflix.
This is an early but significant addition to Netflix's television comedy catalog, as it adds a project from one of Hollywood's most sought-after filmmaking duos to an ever-growing list of upcoming comedy series on the platform.
What is AWOL about?
For now, the plot details of AWOL are being kept strictly under wraps. The only thing confirmed is that it is a dramedy. The title itself, AWOL (military shorthand for Absent Without Leave), invites speculation about the tone and premise of the story, although there is no official synopsis yet.
There is currently no information regarding the cast or a potential logline. As soon as news emerges, Netflix is expected to provide more details about the project.
Who is behind AWOL?
The script for AWOL is being written by Craig Rowin, a writer known for his work on The Off Weeks and the Apple TV+ series The Big Door Prize. The latter, a subtly eccentric dramedy set in a small town, could offer clues about the narrative style to expect in AWOL.
John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein will serve as executive producers through their GoldDay Productions label. The duo has been one of the most reliable names in studio comedy for over a decade: they wrote Horrible Bosses, co-wrote Spider-Man: Homecoming, and directed Game Night and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
Daley is also known in front of the camera. He played Sam Weir in Freaks and Geeks and Dr. Lance Sweets in Bones. Their most recent project as directors is Mayday, a Cold War action-comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, which was released globally on Apple TV on September 4, 2026.
AWOL is not the only Netflix project linked to the creative universe of Daley and Goldstein. The platform is also developing The Forgotten Realms, a live-action Dungeons & Dragons series led by Shawn Levy, although this production is not directly related to Honor Among Thieves.
When could AWOL premiere on Netflix?
AWOL is still in a very early stage of development at Netflix, so it is too soon to venture a release date. The series still needs to be written, cast, and filmed, making it unlikely to appear on the 2027 Netflix release calendar. A 2028 release at the earliest seems the most realistic scenario.
Frequently Asked Questions about AWOL
What is known about the plot of AWOL?
For now, there is no official synopsis. Netflix and the project leads have only confirmed that AWOL is a dramedy series, without revealing further details about its plot.
Who is behind AWOL on Netflix?
AWOL is written by Craig Rowin and executive produced by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein through their production company GoldDay Productions, the duo responsible for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Game Night.
When will AWOL premiere on Netflix?
There is no confirmed release date yet. Given that the series is just entering development, it is most likely that it will not arrive on Netflix before 2028.
Is AWOL related to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves?
Not directly in terms of story or characters. The connection lies in the fact that it shares creators with that film, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, although AWOL is an independent and distinct project.
Is AWOL related to The Forgotten Realms, the Dungeons & Dragons series?
No. The Forgotten Realms is a series in development at Netflix led by Shawn Levy and, as reported, has no ties to Honor Among Thieves or the team behind AWOL.
