Vince Vaughn in Bad Monkey (Apple TV+)Apple TV+’s latest offering is a detective comedy starring Vince Vaughn. The show is adapted from Carl Hiaasen’s New York Times bestselling novel, “Bad Monkey.” It follows Andrew Yancy, a detective turned health inspector, who embarks on an unofficial investigation in the Florida Keys to reclaim his police badge. Intrigued? Here’s everything you need to know, from the stellar cast to the release schedule.
The series is brought to you by award-winning executive producer Bill Lawrence, known for his work on “Ted Lasso” and “Shrinking.” Andrew Yancy, portrayed by Vaughn, is suspended from the Miami Police Department for being “consistently reckless, inappropriate, and glib.” However, when a severed arm is discovered, Yancy feels a pull towards solving the mystery.
The official synopsis describes it as follows: “Bad Monkey tells the story of Andrew Yancy, who has been bounced from the Miami Police Department and is now a health inspector in the Keys. But after stumbling upon a case that begins with a human arm fished up by tourists, he realizes that if he can prove murder, he’ll be back in. He just needs to get past a trove of Floridian oddballs and one bad monkey.”
Vince Vaughn stars in Bad MonkeyVince Vaughn headlines a star-studded ensemble cast, bringing life to the character of Andrew Yancy. Alongside him, L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, Alex Moffat, Michelle Monaghan, Ronald Peet, and Jodie Turner-Smith join the fray.
Natalie Martinez and Gizel Jimenez appear in the showAdditionally, John Ortiz appears as a special guest star. The show also includes performances from Zach Braff, Ashley Nicole Black, Scott Glenn, and newcomer Charlotte Lawrence.
Ronald Peet plays Neville StaffordThe exciting new series debuted its first two episodes on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, August 14th. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly, continuing the suspenseful journey until October 9th.
The show is available on Apple TV+Be sure to catch “Bad Monkey” on Apple TV+ for an engaging mix of mystery and comedy, featuring a host of talented actors and compelling storytelling.
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