Bad Monkey (TV series)
Bad Monkey is an upcoming American television drama developed and executive produced by Bill Lawrence.[1] A co-production between Warner Bros. Television and Doozer Productions, it is based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Carl Hiaasen. The series is led by Vince Vaughn, Michelle Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Meredith Hagner, Rob Delaney, Natalie Martinez, L. Scott Caldwell, Ronald Peet, and John Ortiz. Charlotte Lawrence and Alex Moffat also star in recurring roles.
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Based on | Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen |
Developed by | Bill Lawrence |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Original network | Apple TV+ |
Bad Monkey is scheduled to be released in the United States on Apple TV+.
Premise
Andrew Yancy is a one-time detective demoted to restaurant inspector in Southern Florida. A severed arm found by a tourist pulls Yancy into the world of greed and corruption that decimates the land and environment in both Florida and the Bahamas.
Cast
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- Vince Vaughn as Andrew Yancy, a one-time detective turned restaurant inspector[2]
- Michelle Monaghan as Bonnie, a woman in an abusive marriage with a secret past[3]
- Jodie Turner-Smith as Dragon Queen/Gracie, an Obeah–practicing woman living in Andros, Bahamas[3]
- Meredith Hagner as Eve, the wife of drowning victim Nick Stripling[3]
- Rob Delaney as Christopher, Eve's boyfriend[4]
- Natalie Martinez as Rosa, a medical examiner from Miami who helps Yancy[5]
- L. Scott Caldwell as YaYa, Dragon Queen's grandmother[6]
- Ronald Peet as Neville, a young Bahamian fisherman[6]
- John Ortiz as Rogelio, a police detective and Yancy's best friend[7]
Recurring
- Charlotte Lawrence as Caitlin, a model, recovering addict, and Eve's stepdaughter[6]
- Alex Moffat as Evan Shook, a real estate developer designing a mansion next to Yancy's property[8]
- Victor Turpin as Montenegro, who is Yancy's lawyer and close friend
- Reese Antoinette as Dawnie, Lulu's mother, and local fisherman Charles' niece living in Andros, Bahamas.
- David St. Louis as Carter "Egg" Ecclestone: a hired thug working for the Striplings on Andros.
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [1] | Original release date |
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1 | TBA | Marcos Siega[3] | Teleplay by : Bill Lawrence | TBA |
Production
In December 2018, Bill Lawrence's Doozer Productions signed an eight-figure five-year overall deal with Warner Bros. Television.[9] In August 2021, the two studios announced the development of Bad Monkey, a 10-episode drama series based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Carl Hiaasen, with Vince Vaughn starring and Apple TV+ distributing.[2] In December 2021, Michelle Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Meredith Hagner joined the cast.[3] In January 2022, Ana Villafañe, Rob Delaney, Ahmed Elhaj, Arturo Luis Soria, and Alex Moffat were added to the cast.[4][8] In March 2022, Natalie Martinez was cast as a series regular to replace Villafañe because, according to Deadline Hollywood, "the character had been written older than Villafañe's age, leading to the decision to replace her."[5] In April, L. Scott Caldwell and Charlotte Lawrence were reported to star, with Ronald Peet taking over Elhaj's role.[6] In June, it was announced John Ortiz had been cast to replace Soria in the series.[7]
Filming began in February 2022, in the Florida Keys and Miami, Florida.[10][11] Filming locations included Duval Street, Key West.[12]
References
- "Bad Monkey". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- Andreeva, Nellie (August 9, 2021). "Vince Vaughn To Headline Bad Monkey Apple TV+ Drama Series From Bill Lawrence". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 9, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- Petski, Denise (December 2, 2021). "Bad Monkey: Michelle Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith & Meredith Hagner Join Vince Vaughn In Bill Lawrence's Apple TV+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- Petski, Denise (January 11, 2022). "Bad Monkey: Ana Villafañe, Rob Delaney Among Cast To Join Vince Vaughn In Bill Lawrence's Apple TV+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- Andreeva, Nellie (March 17, 2022). "Natalie Martinez Joins Apple TV+ Series Bad Monkey In Recasting". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
- Otterson, Joe (April 1, 2022). "Bill Lawrence Apple Series Bad Monkey Adds Three New Cast Members (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
- Andreeva, Nellie (June 16, 2022). "John Ortiz Joins Apple TV+ Drama Series Bad Monkey In Recasting". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
- Porter, Rick (January 28, 2022). "SNL Regular Alex Moffat Joins Apple's Bad Monkey (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- Andreeva, Nellie (December 4, 2018). "Bill Lawrence's Doozer Inks Big New Overall Deal With Warner Bros. TV, Sells Brent Morin Comedy To NBC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ""Bad Monkey" Series/Apple TV+" (PDF). Production Weekly. No. 1261. August 26, 2021. p. ?? (link now dead). Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- "Bad Monkey (Series) | In Development/Pre-Production". Film & Television Industry Alliance. January 3, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
Shoot Date: February 07, 2022 Locations: Miami, FL, United States
- @tikihousekw (March 9, 2022). "You never know what or who you will see at the Tiki House". Retrieved March 18, 2022 – via Instagram.
External links
- Bad Monkey at IMDb