Apple TV has announced Protective Custody, a new comedy series starring Benicio Del Toro and Ben Stiller. The project brings the two actors together again after their work on Escape at Dannemora.
What is Protective Custody about?
The series follows a disgraced financier accused of carrying out a massive fraud. While awaiting trial, he enters protective custody and must learn how to survive prison politics.
At the same time, the financier tries to repair his damaged reputation and face the consequences of his actions. Apple has not revealed which characters Del Toro and Stiller will play.
Experienced comedy creators lead the series
Mike Judge, Steve Hely, and Dave King will serve as writers, executive producers, and showrunners. Judge will also direct the series.
The creative team has previously worked on popular comedies including King of the Hill, Silicon Valley, Veep, and Parks and Recreation.
Stiller will also executive produce Protective Custody. The project gives Del Toro his first leading role in a television comedy series. Apple TV has not announced a production schedule, episode count, or release date yet.
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