World-class actors join Arjo, John and Judy Ann in ‘The Bagman’ABS-CBN’s “The Bagman,” the 2024 drama series targeted for international release starring Arjo Atayde, John Arcilla and Judy Ann Santos, is shaping up as one of the most awaited offerings of the company as several distinguished Filipino actors have been tapped to join the cast.

“The Bagman”—a premium spin-off of the iWant digital series “Bagman”—will also star Tirso Cruz III, Ryan Eigenmann, Charlie Dizon, Gela Atayde, Joem Bascon, Art Acuña, Chai Fonacier, Sheila Valderrama, Ana Abad Santos, Al Tantay, Niño Muhlach, Jeffrey Santos and Ynez Veneracion.

Produced by ABS-CBN International Productions, Dreamscape Entertainment, Rein Entertainment and Nathan Studios Inc., “The Bagman” will have eight one-hour episodes. The series recently went to Hong Kong for FILMART, Asia’s biggest film and entertainment content marketplace, to seek coproduction partners and presales.

“ABS-CBN’s track record as a storyteller and content creator is one of our key assets that makes us a solid partner in international coproductions, as seen in our growing slate of global titles,” ABS-CBN head of international productions Ruel Bayani said.

In “The Bagman,” Arjo reprises his role as Benjo Malaya, a barber turned governor’s henchman who is now a convicted prisoner. When Benjo learns that his family has gone missing, he returns to the criminal underworld and takes on a new mission. (Story/Photos by: Kane Choa)