Over the past few years, the question I have probably been asked on this website more than any other is: When will Spy School become a movie or TV series?  Well, the first step in that process has begun.

Here are the important points to know:

The show is being developed by Fox TV for Disney +.

It will be a streaming series, most likely with each season being one book in the series.

Chris Fedak will be the showrunner. Previously, Chris created the show Chuck, which was also a CIA action-comedy. Interestingly, it is also the show that more CIA agents have told me is their favorite CIA show than any other.

It is being produced by Maximum Effort, which Ryan Reynolds’ production company, and by Emma Watts, who has shepherded such films as The Kingsmen, Deadpool and the Avatar films.

Now, I figure you have a lot of questions.  I will try to answer some of them.

Does this guarantee that the show will be on the air?

No. It is only the first step in what might be a long process. There is also a chance that, yet again, the whole thing might fall apart and not happen.

Why is it so hard to get a show or a movie made?

Because making a streaming TV show (or a movie) is really really really expensive. So a lot of things have to go right to make the studio decide to spend all that money.

What is a showrunner?

In TV, a writer generally oversees the show. Multiple writers will work on the show, but Chris will really be in charge. He is also writing the pilot episode.

Why is someone else the showrunner instead of you, Mr. Gibbs?

Because being a showrunner is a big job. I don’t have Tim to do it and write all my books. However, I am a producer on the show and will be involved in developing the season and will maybe even write an episode (or two).

Wait. Didn’t Disney + turn down the idea of doing Spy School several years ago?

Yes.

What changed their minds? 

I’m not sure, but I’m thrilled that they’re giving it another shot. I think Disney + is the right place for the show.

Can I be in the show?

That is not my decision. I am not in charge of casting.

Well, I’m a really good actor. Could you ask the casting person to consider me?

No.

Why not?

Because the casting person’s job is to find talent to play the characters on the show. My job is to write the books that the show is based on. The casting director does not make suggestions about what I should write in my books. And I don’t make suggestions about who they should hire.

However, if the casting director decides there will be an open casting call for the series, then I promise to post about it on my blog.

Do you know who is going to play any of the characters yet?

No. Casting has not begun. And as of this time, I am not sure when it might start.

Do you have any idea when the show might be ready for viewing?

No. But as of right now, July 9, 2026, I would say it will probably be at least a year.

Hopefully, I will have more good news to report about the show in the coming months, Stay tuned to this blog for more details!