Apple TV+ gave the audience a sneak into ‘Bad Monkey’ and announced the show’s release date on May 20th. The eagerly awaited dramedy from the renowned Bill Lawrence and with Vince Vaughn, acclaimed actor, producer, and screenwriter, who is also an EP. It is an adaptation of Carl Hiaasen’s New York Times bestselling novel and beloved offbeat classic.
Plot Inspired by the Novel Bad Monkey
The novel “Bad Monkey” introduces its readers to Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), a former cop with the Miami Police Department who was recently demoted and transferred to the Keys to become a health inspector. However, once he discovers a case that starts with a group of tourists pulling a human arm out of the water, he understands that if he can substantiate murder, he will be back inside. All he has to do is get through a few nutty Floridians and one Bad Monkey.
Bad Monkey Cast
You can see L. Scott Caldwell (“The Fugitive”), Rob Delaney (“Catastrophe”), Meredith Hagner (“Search Party”), Natalie Martinez, A L Moffatt, Michelle Monaghan, Ronald Peet, and Jodie Turner in the series.
Bad Monkey Theme
Bad Monkey promises to be a cocktail of black comedy and thriller. Thus, the idea behind the series is to present Hiaasen’s novels for children and show that even books that contain satire and political commentary accompanied by laughter can make people change for the better. The audience must be prepared for a dramatic storyline with a criminal twist that is spiced up with a comedic tone.
The series will also showcase that Florida has one of the most bizarre social and political realities. This vibrant setting of Florida will serve to viewers’ eyes, making it even more fascinating to implement the series.
The series pertains to Carl Hiaasen’s novel of the same title, published in 2013 and described as a “wickedly civil novel wherein the vile, the thing, & the destroyers of what is left of Florida —and now the Bahamas—are served their dues.”
Bad Monkey The Bottom Line
With each passing day that brings the release of Bad Monkey closer, the anticipation intensifies. While Vince Vaughn is at the helm of the cast, along with a script that includes crime, humour, and interesting characters, the show is set to be among the popular shows on Apple TV+. This adaptation promises to capture Carl Hiaasen’s writing style and be interesting and entertaining to all the viewers.
Since Bad Monkey is an Apple TV Plus series, you have to be an Apple TV Plus subscriber to watch it. Apple TV Plus can be accessed in all countries, and the monthly subscription fee begins from $9. 99/£8. 99.
Bad Monkey Release Date
‘Bad Monkey’ is expected to debut its first two episodes on August 14 and air subsequent episodes every week up to October 9. Be ready to witness the comedy series, which features a new twist on the traditional detective genre, entertaining the audience with fresh performances.