'Sex Criminals': Ayden Mayeri & Ashleigh Cummings Join Prime Video Series Based On Comic
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β’Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000
π° What Happened
Ayden Mayeri ("Mr. Throwback") and Ashleigh Cummings ("Citadel") have joined the cast of Prime Video's series adaptation of the comic "Sex Criminals." Mayeri joins as a series regular, while Cummings will be recurring with the option to become a regular if the series is renewed for a second season. They join previously announced leads Imogen Poots as Suze and John Reynolds, as well as Pamela Adlon (series regular) and BD Wong (recurring), with Kumail Nanjiani also set to recur. The series is co-created by Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani, and Tze Chun, and produced by LuckyChap Entertainment (Margot Robbie's production company) and Amazon MGM Studios. The show is based on the acclaimed Image Comics series of the same name by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky.
π The Backstory
"Sex Criminals" is a popular Image Comics series created by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky that ran from 2013 to 2020. The comic follows Suze, a woman who discovers that time stops when she has an orgasm, and later meets a man with the same ability. They use their unique power to rob the bank where he works. The comic was acclaimed for its inventive premise, emotional depth, and frank treatment of sexuality β earning multiple Eisner Award nominations and wins. The adaptation has been in development for several years, with LuckyChap β known for producing "Barbie," "I, Tonya," and "Promising Young Woman" β attached as a producer. Prime Video has been expanding its genre programming with notable comic book adaptations including "The Boys," "Invincible," and "Paper Girls."
π― Why It Matters
This adaptation represents Prime Video's continued investment in adult-oriented comic book properties, following the success of "The Boys" and "Invincible." The involvement of LuckyChap and the strong cast suggests a high-quality production that could push boundaries in the streaming landscape. The unique premise β combining supernatural romance with heist comedy β could carve out a distinctive niche in an increasingly crowded adaptation market.
Ayden Mayeri ("Mr. Throwback") and Ashleigh Cummings ("Citadel") have joined the cast of Prime Video's series adaptation of the comic "Sex Criminals." Mayeri joins as a series regular, while Cummings will be recurring with the option to become a regular if the series is renewed for a second season. They join previously announced leads Imogen Poots as Suze and John Reynolds, as well as Pamela Adlon (series regular) and BD Wong (recurring), with Kumail Nanjiani also set to recur. The series is co-created by Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani, and Tze Chun, and produced by LuckyChap Entertainment (Margot Robbie's production company) and Amazon MGM Studios. The show is based on the acclaimed Image Comics series of the same name by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky.
"Sex Criminals" is a popular Image Comics series created by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky that ran from 2013 to 2020. The comic follows Suze, a woman who discovers that time stops when she has an orgasm, and later meets a man with the same ability. They use their unique power to rob the bank where he works. The comic was acclaimed for its inventive premise, emotional depth, and frank treatment of sexuality β earning multiple Eisner Award nominations and wins. The adaptation has been in development for several years, with LuckyChap β known for producing "Barbie," "I, Tonya," and "Promising Young Woman" β attached as a producer. Prime Video has been expanding its genre programming with notable comic book adaptations including "The Boys," "Invincible," and "Paper Girls."
This adaptation represents Prime Video's continued investment in adult-oriented comic book properties, following the success of "The Boys" and "Invincible." The involvement of LuckyChap and the strong cast suggests a high-quality production that could push boundaries in the streaming landscape. The unique premise β combining supernatural romance with heist comedy β could carve out a distinctive niche in an increasingly crowded adaptation market.