NEWS X MUSE Manny Gomez spoke with Patton Oswalt, star of the new Apple TV+ seven-part true crime thriller, “Manhunt”. This series takes a closer look at one of the best known, but least understood crimes in history. The astonishing story of the hunt of John Wilkes Booth after he assassinated President Abraham Lincoln. The first two episodes of “Manhunt” are now available on Apple TV+, with a new episode every week through April 19.
During our conversation with Oswalt about “Manhunt”, we talked about the challenges authorities had to have faced in trying to find a killer in 1865. He also shares with us his thoughts on why even in 2024 we are still fascinated by this tragic event. It was a great conversation that you can check out above!
Here is more information about Apple TV+’s “Manhunt”
Based on The New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning non-fiction book from author James L. Swanson, “Manhunt” is a conspiracy thriller about one of the best known but least understood crimes in history, the astonishing story of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Starring alongside Menzies are Anthony Boyle (“Tetris,” “The Plot Against America”), Lovie Simone (“Greenleaf”), Will Harrison (“Daisy Jones & The Six”), Brandon Flynn (“13 Reasons Why”), Damian O’Hare (“Hatfields & McCoys”), Glenn Morshower (“The Resident”), Patton Oswalt (“A.P. Bio”), Matt Walsh (“Veep”), and Hamish Linklater (“The Big Short”).
“Manhunt” is produced by Apple Studios and co-produced by Lionsgate Television, in association with POV Entertainment, Walden Media, 3 Arts Entertainment, Dovetale Productions and Monarch Pictures. Beletsky, Carl Franklin, Layne Eskridge, and Kate Barry executive produce. Swanson, author of “Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer” also serves as executive producer alongside Michael Rotenberg, Richard Abate, Frank Smith and Naia Cucukov.
