Historical drama series · Young Alexander · Aristotle · Fourth-century BCE Macedonia

Alexander — Netflix Series

In development

Alexander & Hellenistic

Jacob Tierney adapts The Golden Mean for Netflix, exploring the young Alexander and his tutor Aristotle.

Historical painting of the marriage of Alexander and Roxana — The marriage of Alexander and Roxana, Gerard Hoet. Historical illustration; not film artwork. Gerard Hoet / Rijksmuseum · Source · CC0 1.0 · Cropped and resized.

The production story

Netflix announced Alexander on 5 March 2026. Jacob Tierney is attached to write, direct and executive produce the adaptation of Annabel Lyon’s novel The Golden Mean. Michael Costigan and Jason Bateman of Aggregate Films, and Brendan Brady of Accent Aigu Entertainment, are also executive producers.

The drama centres on Aristotle’s arrival in Macedonia to teach the young prince. Its setting belongs to Alexander’s youth before the Hellenistic successor kingdoms. The official announcement reviewed here does not establish cast, filming dates, locations or a release date.

Known filming locations

No filming locations are specified in the reviewed Netflix announcement. Macedonia is the dramatic setting, not a confirmed shooting destination.

Developments

5 March 2026
Netflix formally announces Alexander and its creative team. Source ↗

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