Trending Now - Amazon Greenlights David Weil's Texas Crime Thriller 'calamities

WHO:

Collider - Glen Powell is described as a Texas native involved in the production of "Calamities."

Deadline - David Weil is the showrunner, writer, and director of "Calamities."

Deadline - Natalie Laine Williams is an executive producer through her Please Enjoy banner.

Deadline - Glen Powell is attached to executive produce through his production company Barnstorm.

Variety - Ryan Schwartz is serving as co-executive producer.

WHAT:

Collider - "Calamities" has been officially given a straight-to-streaming order at Prime Video.

Deadline - Prime Video has given a straight-to-series order for the crime thriller "Calamities."

Variety - The series is described as a Texas-set crime thriller.

WHERE:

Variety - The series is set in Texas, emphasizing its regional significance.

Deadline - The series is set in Texas.

WHEN:

Deadline - The series order was announced on April 9th, 2026.

WHY:

Variety - The series is described as a "must-watch" crime thriller, indicating high expectations for its reception.

Deadline - The series is touted as a gripping crime thriller, indicating a focus on engaging storytelling.

HOW:

Deadline - David Weil will serve as showrunner, executive producer, and director under his production banner, Please Enjoy.

Variety - David Weil will serve as showrunner, executive producer, and director under his production banner, Please Enjoy.

(UPDATED April 9, 2026 21:13 UTC)

on Thursday, it was announced that the crime thriller series "Calamities" has received a straight-to-streaming order at Prime Video, with Glen Powell, a Texas native, involved in its production. Set in Texas, the series is generating buzz as a "must-watch" title, and David Weil will take the helm as showrunner, executive producer, and director under his production banner, Please Enjoy. This combination of talent and regional significance is raising high expectations for the show's reception.

(UPDATED April 9, 2026 19:24 UTC)

Prime Video has announced a straight-to-series order for "Calamities," a gripping crime thriller set in Texas, with the announcement made on Thursday. David Weil will take the helm as showrunner, writer, and director, while Natalie Laine Williams and Glen Powell will serve as executive producers through their respective production companies. Ryan Schwartz will also join the team as co-executive producer, promising an engaging storytelling experience for viewers.