The Big Cigar is an upcoming biographical drama thriller series that is soon to stream on the Apple TV+. Developed by Jim Hecht, this series stars André Holland, Tiffany Boone, Alessandro Nivola, Marc Menchaca and P. J. Byrne. This series is based on the 2012 Playboy article of the same name by Joshuah Bearman. Here in this article, we have covered everything you need to know about The Big Cigar series release date on Apple TV+, cast, crew, story and more.
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The Big Cigar Series Release Date on Apple TV+
The first two episodes of The Big Cigar series is set to release on May 17, 2024, followed by new episodes every Friday through June 14 exclusively on Apple TV+.
The Big Cigar Series Cast
- Marc Menchaca as Agent Sydney Clark
- Alessandro Nivola as Bert Schneider
- Glynn Turman as Walter
- P.J. Byrne as Steve Blauner
- James Cade as Agent Anderson
- Olli Haaskivi as Artie Ross
- Hudson Wurster as Michael Torrance
- Rebecca Dalton as Jessica
- Chris Brochu as Dennis Hopper
- Brendan Morgan as Larry
- Danijel Mandic as Ivan
- Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz as Tajo
- Samantha Helt as Sally
- Samora Smallwood as Yolonda
- Joelle Farrow as Alice
- Michael Masini as Gregory Lipton
- Taylor Jackson as Candice Bergen
- Nikolás Rincón as Gutierrez
The Big Cigar Series Crew
The crew of The Big Cigar series includes Damon Thomas and Don Cheadle as the directors. Jim Hecht, Janine Sherman Barrois, Laurence Andries, Joshuah Bearman, Ameer Hasan, Gwendolyn M. Parker and Valerie Woods are the writers behind this series. The series is produced by Janine Sherman Barrois, Joshuah Bearman, Don Cheadle, Joshua Davis, Jim Hecht and Arthur Spector.
Miroslaw Baszak, Carmen Cabana and Suki Medencevic have done the cinematography, while Avril Beukes and Rebecca Valente have handled the editing of this biographical drama thriller series. The series is produced by Apple Studios and co-produced by companies Folding Chair Productions and Warner Bros. Television.
The Big Cigar Series Story
The story of The Big Cigar series revolves around Huey P. Newton’s life who has escaped to Cuba to avoid prosecution for murder with the help of Bert Schneider, the Hollywood producer behind Easy Rider, as well as a few other celebrity radicals.
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The Big Cigar Series FAQs
1- What is the release date of The Big Cigar series on Apple TV+?
The Big Cigar series will be released on 17th May 2024 on Apple TV+.
2- Who are the writers of The Big Cigar series?
The Big Cigar series is written by Jim Hecht, Janine Sherman Barrois, Laurence Andries, Joshuah Bearman, Ameer Hasan, Gwendolyn M. Parker and Valerie Woods.
3- Who are the directors of The Big Cigar series?
The Big Cigar series is directed by Damon Thomas and Don Cheadle.
4- Who are the producers of The Big Cigar series?
The Big Cigar series is produced by Janine Sherman Barrois, Joshuah Bearman, Don Cheadle, Joshua Davis, Jim Hecht and Arthur Spector.