Yahoo Lifestyle Vince Vaughn to Star in 'Bad Monkey,' a New Comedy From 'Ted Lasso' Co-Creator
Vince Vaughn
The New York Times bestselling novel Bad Monkey has gotten the TV treatment. Vince Vaughn stars in the upcoming comedy from Ted Lasso and Shrinking executive producer Bill Lawrence, who developed the new series through his Doozer Productions, alongside Jeff Ingold, Matt Tarses, Marcos Siega, Liza Katzer and Vaughn.
In a joint note, the executive producers shared that "the goal was to create a 'big summer movie' type show that feels as fun to watch as it was to make."
Before a "severed arm, a monkey, and Vince Vaughn all walk onto a boat in the Florida Keys…," here is everything to know about Bad Monkey, including the cast and release date.
When is the Bad Monkey release date?
The comedy will debut on Aug. 14, 2024.
How to watch Bad Monkey?
The series will stream on Apple TV+.
How many episodes of Bad Monkey will there be?
Apple TV+ subscribers can look forward to 10 episodes on the streamer.
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How will episodes of Bad Monkey be released?
Two episodes will be released on Aug. 14. New episodes will follow every Wednesday through Oct. 9.
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Who is in the cast of Bad Monkey?
The show boasts an ensemble cast that includes:
Vince Vaughn
L. Scott Caldwell
Rob Delaney
Meredith Hagner
Natalie Martinez
Alex Moffat
Michelle Monaghan
Ronald Peet
Jodie Turner-Smith
John Ortiz, Zach Braff and Charlotte Lawrence will guest star.
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What is Bad Monkey about?
Bad Monkey follows Vaughn's character Andrew Yancy, who, according to Apple TV+, "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."
The streamer shared a first look at the show in May, teasing on X (formerly Twitter): "A severed arm, a monkey, and Vince Vaughn all walk onto a boat in the Florida Keys…"
A severed arm, a monkey, and Vince Vaughn all walk onto a boat in the Florida Keys…
From award-winning executive producer Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso, Shrinking), Bad Monkey premieres August 14 on Apple TV+ pic.twitter.com/O1SeBpsznE— Apple TV (@AppleTV) May 20, 2024
What book is Bad Monkey based on?
The 10-episode series is based on Carl Hiaasen's 2013 book Bad Monkey, which is described as "a wickedly funny novel in which the greedy, the corrupt, and the degraders of what’s left of pristine florida—now, of the bahamas as well—get their comeuppance."
"Carl Hiaasen is so good at creating a vibe," the show's EPs said in a joint note, adding that the author "has a sharp eye for what makes Florida weird, funny and beautiful, but most importantly, Carl's a friend, so I hope we didn't mess it up."
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