‘Black Bird’ team reunite for new ‘Firebug’ drama on Apple TV+

Apple TV+ has announced that the creator, producers, and star of “Black Bird” are to to make “Firebug,” a new drama about serial arsonists.

Taron Egerton in “Black Bird”

Just as “Black Bird” was based on true events, creator Dennis Lehane is taking his cue for the new series from real-life events. Rather than a book, though, this time the inspiration is the “Firebug” podcast, hosted by “Black Bird” executive producer Kary Antholis.