#adaan

May 25, 2026

(For context on what the project actually is—a TV adaptation of Anthony McDuffie Jr.'s prison memoir, co-developed by Zach and Fred Hechinger—see DZW's April speculation post.)

DZW has pieced together the name of Zach Woods' upcoming TV project he is co-developing with actor Fred Hechinger. Hechinger was Zach's collaborator on David, the first short film Zach directed (Hechinger portrays the son of Will Ferrell's character).

Based on Instagram posts and hashtags, DZW speculates that the TV project is called

All Day and a Night

Alternatively, this title is possibly an internal-facing or a working title. I say this because All Day and a Night is also the title of a 2020 Netflix film written and directed by Joe Robert Cole, which also happens to be a prison narrative.

Two unrelated prison-themed projects sharing the exact same title is unusual, which is part of why I'm framing the discovery as a working title rather than a final one. Working titles often shift before release precisely because of situations like this. Whether the McDuffie adaptation will ultimately release as All Day and a Night or under a different title is something I can't predict.

Let's walk through the evidence.

Exhibit A: The Instagram hashtag/acronym #ADAAN.

Actors involved in the project have posted with this hashtag:

The referenced "costar" in this screenshot is Luke Tennie, who portrays Sean Mitchell in the hit comedy Shrinking (AppleTV+). We can see Luke Tennie in this group photo of the cast with Zach and Fred:

Also note the highlighted #ADAAN mention.

Exhibit B: Zach's feedback video for an actor's audition.

This evidence is what creates a strong confirmation for the case:

Instagram user @/chefjulius826 posted a very short snippet of a video from Zach, who apologized for taking so long to get back to them with feedback on their audition. In the video, Zach says:

You've been so wonderful every time you've read in the table reads for All Day and a Night, and you did such a beautiful job in your audition. …

This was originally posted publicly by @/chefjulius826 to Instagram Stories, then reposted to DZW's IG Stories on April 30. DZW’s IG profile archives its Stories; the clip is embedded here for DZW's own archival purposes.

Zach speaks the title very quickly:

To listen to this clip slowed down: on desktop, right-click and select Show all controls, then select the three vertical dots to reveal Playback speed. Replay video at .5x (and try not to giggle at Zach's droopy voice).

The Verification Trail: What I Couldn't Confirm

In keeping with my commitment to transparent sourcing on DZW, and because speculation deserves attention and rigor, here's everywhere I looked and where the trail went cold:

Production databases

I checked the California Film Commission's Approved Projects List for all fiscal years from 2017 through 2026. Nothing under "All Day and a Night," "ADAAN," or "Grit, Grind and Glory."

I then ran an IMDbPro Advanced Title Search filtered by six attached names—Zach Woods, Fred Hechinger, Tim Robbins, Brandon Gardner, Thomas Middleditch, and Andre Lascaris—across every production status from script through post-production. 14 results were returned; none matched the McDuffie adaptation. (Note: Anthony McDuffie Jr. doesn't have an IMDb profile. I skipped Kyle Murphy because there are multiple Kyle Murphy profiles and I couldn't reliably figure out which one was him.)

I also checked Universal Television's full "Television in Production" slate on IMDbPro: A Few Good Men, Colony 2, Dig, Seven Wonders, The Munsters, Uncanny Valley, and an Untitled Sierra Teller Ornelas / Jackie Keliiaa / Bobby Wilson project do not match the profile.

Streamer/network 2026 slate announcements

Every major streamer has done their upfront or slate announcement for 2026 by now, and the project is on none of them:

Amazon Prime Video upfront 2026

Apple TV+ 2026 lineup (announced February 4, 2026)

HBO Max 2026 "Coming Soon" slate (released May 25, 2026)

Netflix's "What Next" 2026 slate (released January 7, 2026)

Peacock 2026-2027 slate (NBCUniversal Upfront, May 11, 2026)

The project also doesn't appear on Deadline's 2026 TV Premiere Dates calendar, which is updated continuously.

Trade press

No coverage from Deadline, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, or The Wrap as of publication. If anyone has scooped this, they haven't published yet.

The Actors' Gang

I checked the Actors' Gang's own News page and Prison Project page for any mention of an active TV/film collaboration. Nothing. I also re-read the November 2025 Newsweek profile of Tim Robbins and the Prison Project. While it's a comprehensive piece, there is no mention of an upcoming production.

What I think this means:

This pattern of absences—no tax credit listing, no IMDb footprint, no slate announcement, no trade press—is consistent with a project being actively held under embargo before a dedicated marketing rollout. That's common for prestige limited series and the kind of project where a streamer wants to control the announcement moment rather than fold it into a slate reveal.

It's also possible I'm wrong about the title, or about something else I haven't thought to check. Or that the project hasn't yet secured a distributor. The two exhibits above are the strongest public evidence I've found that the project exists under this working title. Everything beyond that is inference.

Finally, the lack of details for the project may indicate a 2027 release.

If you're involved with this production and you'd like to comment, correct facts, or just point me in the right direction, email [email protected]. Happy to keep you anonymous.

I will update this post as more information becomes available.

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