NEWS X MUSE Manny Gomez spoke with actors Alessandro Nivola and PJ Byrne. They are two of the stars of Apple TV+’s new limited drama series, “The Big Cigar”. They by Bert Schneider and Steve Blauner. Two Hollywood producers that help Huey P. Newton escape to Cuba to avoid prosecution for murder. It debuts globally on Friday, May 17th.
During our conversation with Nivola and Byrne we talked about the exploration of their characters and the chemistry between them. They share their thoughts on the growth between their characters and Huey Newton. Its a great conversation that you can check out above!
Here is more information about “The Big Cigar” provided by Apple TV+:
Starring André Holland as Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton, the upcoming limited drama series, “The Big Cigar,” premieres globally on Friday, May 17, with the first two episodes followed by new episodes every Friday through June 14. The first two episodes are directed by multiple-award winner Don Cheadle.
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Based on the magazine article of the same name from Joshuah Bearman (“Argo”), who also serves as executive producer, “The Big Cigar” tells the incredible true story of Hollywood revolution meeting social revolution: it’s a wild caper of Black Panther founder Huey Newton escaping from the FBI to Cuba with the assistance of famed producer Bert Schneider in an impossibly elaborate plan – involving a fake movie production — that goes wrong every way it possibly can. And somehow, it’s all true. Mostly.
André Holland leads a renowned ensemble cast including Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, PJ Byrne, Marc Menchaca, Moses Ingram, Rebecca Dalton, Olli Haaskivi, Jordane Christie, and Glynn Turman.
“The Big Cigar,” premieres globally on Friday, May 17 exclusively on Apple TV+.
