NEWS X MUSE Manny Gomez spoke with Kirby, she is one of the lead actresses on Apple TV+’s new series, “Sugar”, starring Colin Farrell. The series is a contemporary, unique take on one of the most beloved genres in literature, television, and film: the private detective story. The first two episodes premiere on April 5 followed by new episodes every Friday through May 17.
During our conversation with Kirby about “Sugar” she talks about her character Ruby and how she is something like the “Moneypenny” for Sugar in the series. With that in mind she shares her thoughts about working with Colin Farrell. Kirby also tells us how she was able to follow along with the series as it unfolded like us as audiences do. It was a great conversation that you can check out below!
Here is the synopsis for “Sugar” provided by Apple TV+
Starring and executive produced by Farrell, “Sugar” is a contemporary, unique take on one of the most popular and significant genres in literary, motion picture, and television history: the private detective story. Academy Award-nominee Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar, an American private investigator on the heels of the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As Sugar tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he will also unearth Siegel family secrets; some very recent, others long-buried.
The series also stars Kirby (“Sandman”), Amy Ryan (“The Wire”), James Cromwell (“Succession”), Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad”), Dennis Boutsikaris (“Better Call Saul”), Nate Corddry (“Mindhunter”), Sydney Chandler (“Don’t Worry Darling”), and Alex Hernandez (“Invasion”).
“Sugar” is created by Mark Protosevich who also executive produces. Audrey Chon and Simon Kinberg executive produce for Genre Films, marking their second series with Apple TV+ under Kinberg’s overall deal, following “Invasion.” Sam Catlin, Scott Greenberg and Chip Vucelich also serve as executive producers. The series was directed by Fernando Meirelles (“City of God,” “Two Popes”), who also executive produces, and Adam Arkin (“The Offer”), who also co-executive produces.
