Disney+ Developing 'Spy School' Series With Ryan Reynolds' Team
WHO:
Deadline - 20th Television is also involved in the development of the "Spy School" series.
Deadline - Chris Fedak is the co-creator of the series and is involved in its development.
Deadline - Ryan Reynolds' production company, Maximum Effort, is producing the series.
Deadline - Emma Watts is a producer on the project.
Variety - The series is based on the "Spy School" novels by Stuart Gibbs.
WHAT:
Variety - The logline for the series states: "Ben Ripley may be a middle school student, but he’s also a budding spy."
Screen Rant - Ryan Reynolds is officially adapting the "Spy School" series for television in collaboration with Disney+.
Deadline - Disney+ is developing a drama series titled "Spy School."
Variety - The series is based on a bestselling book series that includes 14 books.
Variety - The first book in the series, "Spy School," was published in 2012.
Variety - The 14th book, "Spy School Goes East," is set to be published in October 2026.
WHEN:
Variety - The 14th book in the "Spy School" series is scheduled for publication in October 2026.
WHY:
Deadline - The series revolves around a middle school student, Ben Ripley, who is a budding spy.
HOW:
Screen Rant - Ryan Reynolds is officially adapting the "Spy School" series for television in collaboration with Disney+.
Deadline - The series is being developed by Chris Fedak, who is writing the adaptation.
(UPDATED July 9, 2026 23:19 UTC)
Ryan Reynolds is officially adapting the "Spy School" series for television in collaboration with Disney+ and 20th Television. The logline for the series reveals that Ben Ripley may be a middle school student, but he’s also a budding spy. This exciting new project is set to bring a fresh take on the spy genre to a younger audience.
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(UPDATED July 9, 2026 19:26 UTC)
Ryan Reynolds is officially adapting the "Spy School" series for television in collaboration with Disney+. This exciting project will be available on Disney+, bringing the beloved series to a new audience. Fans can look forward to seeing Reynolds' unique touch on this adaptation.
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(UPDATED July 9, 2026 18:33 UTC)
Disney+ is developing a drama series titled "Spy School," based on the bestselling novels by Stuart Gibbs, which include a total of 14 books. The series will follow a middle school student named Ben Ripley, who is an aspiring spy, and is being developed by Chris Fedak, who is also writing the adaptation. Ryan Reynolds' production company, Maximum Effort, and producer Emma Watts are also involved in bringing this exciting project to life, with the 14th book, "Spy School Goes East," set to be published in October 2026.