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When actress Wendie Malick joined the cast of Apple TV+’s “Shrinking,” she was attentive, as always, to the sustainability standards on set. “If you’re not part of the original cast, it’s harder to come on and start telling people what to do,” Malick, who plays Harrison Ford’s neurologist and love interest, told TheWrap. “Happily, there wasn’t much left for them to do.”

Now shooting the third season of the therapy-themed comedy, Malick has been concerned about sustainability in entertainment production for decades. Since 200o, she has been on the executive board of directors for the Environmental Media Association (Ema), a nonprofit whose Green Seal certification stamps Hollywood projects for their eco-conscious methods, spanning from energy efficiency to the use of recyclables.

Harrison Ford and Wendie Malick on the set of “Shrinking.” (Apple TV+)

Such efforts are important in an energy-draining industry, as Earth Day, which...

Apple TV+ is free to all viewers during the first weekend of January 2025. All of Apple TV+'s exclusive content will become available to stream online and through the Apple TV+ streaming app, which can be downloaded on devices such as Roku, Amazon Firestick, and Apple TV. Apple began producing its own original content in recent years and has gradually built an outstanding arsenal of streaming content, particularly an impressive slate of original Apple television shows and limited series.

The best movies on Apple TV+ are available to stream as well during the free streaming weekend, which includes the George Clooney and Brady Pitt thriller Wolfs, the Saoirse Ronan and Steve McQueen period drama Blitz, and Martin Scorsese's 2023 Oscar contender Killers of the Flower Moon. Other notable television and limited series on Apple TV+ include the Emmy-winning Ted Lasso starring Jason Sudeikis, the Cate Blanchett murder mystery series Disclaimer,...

Bill Lawrence has another hit on his hands. Apple TV+ has renewed his comedy series Bad Monkey for a second season. The 10-episode first season premiered in August.

Vince Vaughn, L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, Alex Moffat, Michelle Monaghan, Ronald Peet, Jodie Turner-Smith star in the Bad Monkey series, inspired by the Carl Hiaasen novel. The series follows a fired detective and now health inspector (Vaughn) who believes he can get his job back if he solves a murder he comes across.

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Vince Vaughn was once the torchbearer for rapid-fire, coked-up shenanigans. His high, gravelly laugh is probably ringing in your head right now. But after his run of over-quoted crass comedies of the aughts, Vaughn took a very laudable swing at serious acting roles in the True Detective series, Brawl in Cell Block 99, and Hacksaw Ridge. His latest project, the crime comedy Bad Monkey for Apple TV+ has just been renewed for a second season.

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Bad Monkey has become one of the most popular series streaming right now, and that has a lot to do with Vince Vaughn and his portrayal of the lead.

Based on the novel by Carl Hiaasen, Vaughn plays Andrew Yancy – a disgraced cop who becomes a health inspector after being tossed off the Miami Police Department. But after stumbling into a case involving a mysterious severed arm,...

Following its critically acclaimed and Rotten Tomatoes Certified Fresh first season, Apple’s hit comedy series Bad Monkey, from award-winning executive producer Bill Lawrence, and starring and executive produced by actor, producer and screenwriter Vince Vaughn, has been renewed for a second season.

“I hope that people know that Carl Hiaasen is an idol of mine and an inspiration for me as a writer,” said showrunner and executive producer Bill Lawrence. “To get to go on telling his story with Vince Vaughn and this great cast, at least the characters who are still alive, is very exciting. I’m very thankful to our partners at Apple TV+ and Warner Bros, as well as the entire team that helps bring this show to life.”

“Since ‘Bad Monkey’ first made its debut on Apple TV+, this highly entertaining series became an instant fan favorite,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple...

“Bad Monkey” has been renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+, Variety has learned.

The series originally debuted on Apple’s streaming service back in August with the season finale airing in October. The first season was based on the novel of the same name by Carl Hiaasen. There is a sequel novel to “Bad Monkey” titled “Razor Girl,” but according to an individual with knowledge of the production, Season 2 will not be based on that book. Bill Lawrence developed “Bad Monkey” for television with Vince Vaughn starring in the lead role.

“I hope that people know that Carl Hiaasen is an idol of mine and an inspiration for me as a writer,” Lawrence said. “To get to go on telling his story with Vince Vaughn and this great cast, at least the characters who are still alive, is very exciting. I’m very thankful to our partners at Apple TV+ and Warner Bros,...

Apple TV+ has given a Season 2 renewal to breakout comedy Bad Monkey, from developer, executive producer and showrunner Bill Lawrence, star/executive producer Vince Vaughn and Warner Bros. Television where Lawrence is based.

The pickup comes more than a month after the Season 1 finale of Bad Monkey was released. I hear the delay was largely due to logistics related to relocation. In a rare good news for California production amid the recent exodus, Bad Monkey will be moving from Miami and the Florida Keys to the Los Angeles area in Season 2, sources tell Deadline. I hear the move was important to LA-based Vaughn, and the crew also faced a lot of weather-related challenges while filming Season 1. To do it, the series was awarded a $20M tax credit from California.

Since Bad Monkey is an adaptation of Carl Hiaasen’s work, which is synonymous with Florida, there will be pickup shoots in the Sunshine State,...

Bad Monkey is coming back.

The Bill Lawrence series, based on Carl Hiaasen’s novel of the same name has been renewed for season two at Apple TV+ with Vince Vaughn set to return.

“I hope that people know that Carl Hiaasen is an idol of mine and an inspiration for me as a writer,” the showrunner and executive producer said in a statement. “To get to go on telling his story with Vince Vaughn and this great cast, at least the characters who are still alive, is very exciting. I’m very thankful to our partners at Apple TV+ and Warner Bros, as well as the entire team that helps bring this show to life.”

The acclaimed comedy follows Vaughn’s Andrew Yancy, who has been bounced from the Miami Police Department and is now a health inspector in the Keys, according to the logline. When he stumbles on...

Bad Monkey has been pretty good to Apple TV+, it seems: The Vince Vaughn-led detective comedy has been renewed for a second season, TVLine has learned, with Vaughn set to return.

“I hope that people know that Carl Hiaasen is an idol of mine and an inspiration for me as a writer,” showrunner and executive producer Bill Lawrence said in a statement. “To get to go on telling his story with Vince Vaughn and this great cast, at least the characters who are still alive, is very exciting. I’m very thankful to our partners at Apple TV+ and Warner Bros,...

From ghosts to bloody visions of the past and possible future, there is a grand mystery at the heart of the Apple TV+ original psychological horror series Before. Created by Sarah Thorp, the series follows grieving child psychiatrist Eli (Billy Crystal), whose mourning over his late wife is interrupted by the sudden arrival of a troubled young boy named Noah (Jacobi Jupe), triggering disturbing visions for Eli and links to his own traumatic history. As Eli obsessively investigates Noah's background and how it connects to his own, things take an increasingly supernatural and violent turn that is poised to alter Elis life forever.

In an exclusive interview with Cbr, Before creator and showrunner Sarah Thorp shares some of the deeper themes and questions behind the story, reflects on how the new Apple TV+ show was put together behind-the-scenes and reveals how she worked closely with star and executive producer Billy...

At the center of the Apple TV+ psychological horror series Before is the tense dynamic between its main characters, child psychiatrist Eli (Billy Crystal) and troubled young boy Noah (Jacobi Jupe). As Eli grieves the loss of his wife, he discovers that Noah is paranormally connected to his and his wife's history. This leads him on an obsessive journey to learn the truth behind this strange boy at all costs. However, as Eli's investigation progresses, the stakes grow more violent and threaten to overturn everything in Eli's life as his and Noah's lives hang precariously in the balance.

In an exclusive interview with Cbr, Before actors Billy Crystal, who also executive produces, and Jacobi Jupe discuss how they found their close rapport working together on set, explain the deeper questions and emotional depths facing their characters and tease what audiences can expect when Before premieres on Apple TV+ this October.

The Apple TV+ original psychological horror series Before puts its characters through the emotional wringer as child psychiatrist Eli (Billy Crystal) finds himself increasingly obsessed with a disturbed boy named Noah (Jacobi Jupe). Noah's adoptive mother is Denise, played by Rosie Perez, who quickly finds herself drawn into the dark, violent mystery around Noah and his strange connection to Eli. This leads Denise to step up as Eli and Noah's behavior becomes more erratic, with her ready to do anything it takes to keep her son safe from the paranormal forces tormenting him.

In an exclusive interview with Cbr, Before actor Rosie Perez reveals how personal the role of Denise was for her to play, explains how she maintained the raw emotional intensity required for her performance and hints at high stakes for Before ahead of the series premiere on Apple TV+ this October.

Cbr: There's a line that Denise says later in the show,...

[This story contains major spoilers from the season finale of Bad Monkey.]

Back in the early 1990s, when they were still in their early-to-mid 20s, Vince Vaughn and Bill Lawrence met at a low-stakes poker game hosted by a mutual friend in Los Angeles. Vaughn had yet to rise to fame alongside Jon Favreau in the buddy comedy film Swingers, and Lawrence, then a standup comedian, was still years away from co-creating Spin City, the ABC sitcom that starred Michael J. Fox (in his final role before disclosing his Parkinson’s diagnosis) as the astute deputy mayor of New York City.

Over the years, as their paths continued to cross at social events, Vaughn and Lawrence would keep tabs on each other’s progress. Vaughn became one of the most bankable stars of R-rated comedies in the late ’90s and 2000s, headlining box-office hits such as Wedding Crashers, Old School and Dodgeball. Lawrence established himself as one of the top showrunners in Hollywood,...

The storm is coming at Apple TV+ as Bad Monkey prepares for its Season 1 finale. Thus far, the comedic crime drama has followed Vince Vaughn's former detective turned restaurant inspector, Andrew Yancy, as he gets pulled into a web of corruption and danger between South Florida and the Bahamas. Every loose end of the tropical mystery is set to be wrapped up in the episode coming to streaming tomorrow and Collider is excited to share an exclusive sneak peek at how the witty sleuth gets to the bottom of the case. Unfortunately, he's not as prepared as his partner Neville (Ronald Peet) would hope when the final confrontation is nearing.

The new season of Curses! is coming to Apple TV+, set to arrive on Oct. 4, 2024. Ahead of the streaming premiere of Season 2, Cbr can unveil a sneak peek clip that reveals an early look at one of the new episodes.

The clip, dubbed "The Only Human Friend," features a new scene with Stanley convincing the Vanderhouven family to allow him to join them on a big trip. The episode, which is called "The Didgeridoo," sees Stanley (Darby) joining the family on an "adventure to Australia, where they unpack the surprising history of a cursed musical instrument." Fans can check out the sneak peek clip below.

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Curses!, per the official synopsis, "follows Pandora, Russ and Sky Vanderhouven, a family cursed by their ancestors pillaging of ancient artifacts...

‘Bad Monkey’ just premiered on Apple TV+ and it is already sparking conversation about the show being promising and it potentially being Vince Vaughn’s best performance to date. The novel Set in the Florida Keys, ‘Bad Monkey’ is based on a novel by America's finest satirical novelist, Carl Hiaasen, who made sure to target everything from environmental destruction to political corruption in this 400 page novel. The first episode seems to be following not only the plot line but also patterns from the book. Much like the novel, the series uses dark humor and absurd situations to critique numerous aspects of society. In this dark comedy crime series we follow Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn), a former Miami detective turned restaurant inspector, who finds himself caught in a rather bizarre case that weirdly includes a bad-tempered monkey. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here.

Bad Monkey starring Vince Vaughn has become a huge success on streaming after earning a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Created by Bill Lawrence and based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Carl Hiaasen, Bad Monkey stars Vaughn as Andrew Yancy, a former detective who becomes embroiled in a criminal conspiracy while working as a restaurant inspector in Key West. The show, which also stars Rob Delaney, L. Scott Caldwell, Michelle Monaghan, and Jodie Turner-Smith, has been a big hit with critics since its premiere on Apple TV+ on August 14.

New data from Reelgood now reveals that Bad Monkey is the most popular overall title on streaming for the week of August 22 28. The Apple TV+ series beats the likes of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, The Union, and A Quiet Place: Day One. Check out the full top 10 chart below:

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I have always said that Apple TV+ is tiny, but mighty when it comes to its programming. Even though it doesn’t have a menu of show (or movie) options as large as other streamers, such as Netflix or Hulu, it’s quality over quantity for us here at Show Snob. That said, Apple TV+ is not a service you want to sleep on.

If you don’t currently have an Apple TV+ subscription, you’re missing out on great quality TV! I’m talking clever writing, engaging stories, and brilliant talent. But make no mistake, no platform is perfect, Apple TV+ does have a show we would rather skip.

Shows like Presumed Innocent and Bad Monkey need to be on your to-watch list if they aren’t already. But the series Palm Royale, for example? You can go ahead and hit skip on that! Need more suggestions? We’ve got your back!

Vince Vaughn heads to Florida as former police officer Andrew Yancy to solve a mysterious murder in Apple TV+'s new comedy, Bad Monkey. As a severed arm is caught by tourists, Yancy has to deal with the bizarre locals in order to find the truth, including the psychopathic Eve Stripling (Meredith Hagner) and recovering drug addict Caitlin Stripling-Cox (Charlotte Lawrence). They are also accompanied by a stellar cast of Michelle Monaghan (The Family Plan), L. Scott Caldwell (The Fugitive), Rob Delaney (Deadpool 2), Alex Moffat (Saturday Night Live), Natalie Martinez (La Promesa del Returno), Ronald Peet (First Reformed), and Jodie Turner-Smith (After Yang).

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Ronald Peet discusses his role as Neville Stafford in the hit new Apple TV+ series, Bad Monkey, based on the great Andrew Yancy stories from Carl Hiaasen. Peet spoke with MovieWeb's Greg Archer about working with Vince Vaughn in this Floridian noir. One episode of Bad Monkey airs weekly until Oct. 9, 2024.

In Bad Monkey, a former Miami Police Department member turned health inspector, Andrew Yancy, investigates a case involving a human arm; he navigates through eccentric characters and unexpected challenges, all while dealing with his own personal struggles.

Everyone knows Apple TV+ for Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, and Severance. There have been a few other popular TV shows sprinkled in over the last few years. Presumed Innocent starring Jake Gyllenhaal had some good buzz recently. Despite Apple TV+’s substantial investment into the TV business, it’s still looking for mainstream hits.

And, let me be clear. I am a fan of Apple TV+. I appreciate how many TV shows with huge stars the streamer is cranking out these days, but it’s just so odd that almost no one is talking about these great shows!

I put together a list of the four most underrated shows on Apple TV+ that you need to watch right now!

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Pachinko is based on the book of the same name by Min Jin Lee, and it was developed for Apple TV+ by Soo Hugh. Kogonada and Justin Chon directed...

Known for his highly acclaimed series, Ted Lasso and Shrinking, Bill Lawrence returns this year with an intriguing comedy that will have fishers in Florida double-checking their nets. Bad Monkey boasts comedy-connoisseur Vince Vaughn (The Wedding Crashers) in the lead role as former police officer Andrew Yancy, who stumbles upon a murder and tries to attain his previous glory by solving it. But a comical murder mystery can never be complete without oddball locals and a meddling monkey. Joining Vaughn on set are also Michelle Monaghan (The Family Plan), L. Scott Caldwell (The Fugitive), Rob Delaney (Deadpool 2), Meredith Hagner (Search Party), Alex Moffat (Saturday Night Live), Natalie Martinez (La Promesa del Returno), Ronald Peet (First Reformed), and Jodie Turner-Smith (After Yang).

Zach Braff has found success in front of and behind the camera and now shares the screen with the comedy genius Vince Vaughn in the new Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey. Though his role is small, it is instrumental in this show, where Vaughn plays a former police officer, Andrew Yancy, who investigates a murder to try and secure a restored reputation. Alongside a troublesome monkey, they are joined by Michelle Monaghan (The Family Plan), L. Scott Caldwell (The Fugitive), Rob Delaney (Deadpool 2), Meredith Hagner (Search Party), Alex Moffat (Saturday Night Live), Natalie Martinez (La Promesa del Returno), Ronald Peet (First Reformed), and Jodie Turner-Smith (After Yang).

Alright fellow TV lovers. I'm not going to lie. This weekend is boring to say the least. Unfortunately, there aren't any new releases which is crazy to think about with the number of streamers there are. But, have no fear. Because that doesn't mean there isn't anything to watch. Thankfully, the week did bring new releases. And so, this is your change to catch up and check them out if you didn't have time earlier.

So what can you tune in to? There's 5 shows to catch up on if you're looking for something new on streaming this weekend, Aug. 17 - Aug. 18. That includes the highly-anticipated premieres of Emily in Paris season 4 part 1 and Bel-Air season 3. What else is available? Check out the list below!

Solar Opposites season 5 - HuluBad Monkey - Apple TV+Worst Ex Ever (docuseries)- NetflixEmily in Paris season 4 part 1 - NetflixBel-Air season 3 - Peacock

It's a little bit of slim pickings,...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Bad Monkey's double-episode premiere.

Bad Monkey on Apple TV+ showcases a diverse cast beyond Vince Vaughn, including surprising performances like Rob Delaney's villain. Rob Delaney's quick transition from hero in Deadpool to villain in Bad Monkey highlights his range as an actor. Delaney's characters in Deadpool and Bad Monkey share nothing in common, which is a good thing.

Vince Vaughn's Bad Monkey on Apple TV+ showcases more than just its biggest star, as it also allows another actor among the cast to play a character who's the exact opposite of his persona from a massive 2024 summer blockbuster. The Bad Monkey cast is led by Vince Vaughn, but characters like Ronald Peet's Neville Stafford also play a huge part in the story. Bad Monkey is filled with morally gray individuals, but the main villain is brought to life by an unexpected actor.

Bad Monkey...

Known for his quick wit and idiosyncratic delivery, Vince Vaughn jumps into the comedic detective space in this new Apple TV+ show, Bad Monkey. He plays police-officer-turned-health-inspector Andrew Yancy, who tries to attain his former glory by solving a case where a tourist finds a severed arm. With strange locals and a meddling monkey to deal with, Yancy tumbles into a whirlwind investigation that is also adapted from a novel by Chris Hiassen of the same name. Vaughn is joined by Michelle Monaghan (The Family Plan), L. Scott Caldwell (The Fugitive), Rob Delaney (Deadpool 2), Meredith Hagner (Search Party), Alex Moffat (Saturday Night Live), Natalie Martinez (La Promesa del Returno), Ronald Peet (First Reformed), and Jodie Turner-Smith (After Yang).

“Bad Monkey” – Vince Vaughn’s latest foray into TV – is finally streaming on Apple TV+.

Another TV crime show in Vaughn’s filmography, this time he plays a laid-off cop who gets wrapped up in an investigation that could be the key to getting himself back on the force.

Here’s everything you need to know about where and when to watch “Bad Monkey” Season 1.

When does “Bad Monkey” Season 1 come out?

“Bad Monkey” Season 1 debuts on Apple TV+ Aug. 14.

Is “Bad Monkey” Streaming?

Yes, “Bad Monkey” is streaming exclusively on Apple TV+.

Are episodes released weekly or all at once?

“Bad Monkey” drops the first two episodes on Aug. 14 but will release weekly for the following eight weeks, culminating with the season finale on Oct. 9. Here’s the full rundown:

Episode 1 – Aug. 14 Episode 2 – Aug. 14 Episode 3 – Aug. 21 Episode 4 – Aug. 28 Episode 5 – Sept. 4 Episode 6 – Sept. 11 Episode 7 – Sept. 18 Episode 8 – Sept. 25 Episode 9 – Oct. 2 Episode 10 – Oct.

Apple TV+'s newest show Bad Monkey uses a complex narrative to weave character storylines into an engaging mystery. The show's intricate storytelling proves every element is crucial to the overarching plot, bolstered by stellar performances by Vince Vaughn, Jodie Turner-Smith, and more. Despite occasional detours, Bad Monkey always circles back to Yancy's story with comedic and dramatic moments that make the series uniquely engaging.

Bad Monkey is Apple TV+'s newest show from Ted Lasso creator Bill Lawrence, offering a memorable cast of characters mixed with a complex story. Pulled from the pages of author Carl Hiaasen's 2013 novel of the same name, the crime comedy follows former detective Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn), who is given an opportunity to get his old job back after a severed arm is fished up off the coast of the Florida Keys. But everything isn't as it seems, with Yancy getting drawn...

Time Bandits star Lisa Kudrow recently shared that Taika Waititi slid into her DMs to ask her if she would star in the Apple TV+ series. According to the former Friends star, getting her to sign on to the fantasy adventure project didn't take much convincing.

In an interview with Collider, Kudrow confirmed reports that Waititi offered her the role of Penelope, leader of the Time Bandits, via a Dm. "I was thrilled. Id met him once at my friends house and had been a huge fan. I just met him really briefly, and then got this [message] that said, 'Hey, would you ever consider working in New Zealand?'" she recalled. "I was like, 'Well, Ive always wanted to go to New Zealand. It depends on what [it is].' And he was like, 'Oh, Jemaine Clement and I wrote a show thats based on Time Bandits.' And I just went,...

If you have been excited about the TV adaptation of the popular 2013 dark comedy crime drama novel Bad Monkey by author Carl Hiaasen since its announcement in 2021, then now you must be happy as the Apple TV+ series of the same name developed by Scrubs, Ted Lasso, and Shrinking famed creator Bill Lawrence is finally here and to put it simply, it’s an entertaining watch.

Bad Monkey is set in Southern Florida and it follows the story of Andrew Yancy, a former police detective turned restaurant inspector as he gets caught up in a strange crime involving a severed human hand and a host of eccentric characters, while his personal and professional go down the drain.

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Bad Monkey consists of ten episodes in total. The dark comedy crime drama series premiered on Apple TV+ with...

Bad Monkey is a crime drama and dark comedy series created by Bill Lawrence. Based on a 2013 novel of the same name by author Carl Hiaasen, the Apple TV+ series follows the story of Andrew Yancy, a former Miami Police Department turned restaurant inspector as he gets caught up in a strange crime involving a human arm and a group of eccentric characters. Bad Monkey stars Vince Vaughn in the lead roles with Natalie Martinez, Michelle Monaghan, Meredith Hagner, Charlotte Lawrence, Zach Braff, Rob Delaney, Ronald Peet, and John Ortiz starring in supporting roles. So, if you liked the eccentric characters, comedic crimes, and murder mysteries in Bad Monkey here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Ever since Bridesmaids was released in 2011, fans have been hoping for a sequel. While director Paul Feig has been hesitant to develop a follow-up, he hasn't completely shot down the idea.

"It's funny to me... So many people think they want something," Feig told The Direct when asked about a potential second Bridesmaids film. "Sequels are so hard to get right. And the reason that movie works so well. It's outrageous and hilarious, but it's also because her character is going through this major life crisis. And she comes out the other side victorious. To do a sequel... We don't want her to have another major life crisis. So maybe it's just a big funny wedding. If a great script or a great idea came up, I think we would all jump at it, but at the same time, it's kind of a great thing to just sort of leave it alone.

The first two episodes of Bad Monkey are now streaming on Apple TV+ and give audiences much to unpack. Let’s recap by highlighting the key events. Spoilers ahead!

Bad Monkey’s premiere episode gets right down to business. The severed arm is found by an immature fisher and the authorities at Key West, Florida, want to keep this as underwraps to avoid media attention and panic from tourists. The arm is handed over to Detective Ro (John Ortiz), who takes it to Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn), a suspended detective down on his luck. You see, Yancy had an affair with Bonnie (Michelle Monaghan) and things didn’t go well when Bonnie’s husband caught them together.

An angry Yancy decided the best thing to do is push Bonnie’s husband, who was minding his own business sitting in his golf cart, into the ocean…in front of dozens of witnesses.

Andrew Yancy is a former detective demoted to restaurant inspector, but when the craziest case of his life falls in his lap, he has a plan to get back on the police force. In the new Apple TV+ series “Bad Monkey,” Vince Vaughn navigates the insanity of a severed hand, a voodoo witch, and a nasty monkey. Based on the book of the same name by Carl Hiaasen, the series premieres on Wednesday, Aug. 14 and is created by “Scrubs” and “Ted Lasso” creator Bill Lawrence. Watch this new comedy-crime series with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.

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Based on Carl Hiaasen’s New York Times bestselling novel and enduring cult favorite, “Bad Monkey” tells the story of Andrew Yancy...

Vince Vaughn first met Bill Lawrence more than 25 years ago, so when cop comedy “Bad Monkey” came around, the actor jumped at the opportunity to finally work together.

“We just laughed a lot,” Vaughn told Variety at the Apple TV+ show’s premiere on Monday night. About collaborating with the “Spin City” and “Ted Lasso” hitmaker, Vaughn added: “He’s got such good ideas. He welcomes ideas. It was easy.”

It’s hardly a surprise things worked out so well, since Lawrence has made a bit of a habit of working with friends and family. At this stage in his career, “it’s just so fun to work with the people you want to spend time with,” he said, as his daughter, singer-songwriter Charlotte Lawrence, walked past him on the sand-colored carpet outside the Hammer Museum in Westwood.

Lawrence was initially apprehensive about casting her in the show, though he knew she had the chops.

Vince Vaughn is back on the red carpet!

The 54-year-old actor was joined by wife Kyla Weber at the premiere of his new Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey on Monday (August 12) held at the Billy Wilder Theater at The Hammer Museum in Los Angeles.

Fellow cast members in attendance included L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, Alex Moffat, Michelle Monaghan, Ronald Peet, Zach Braff, Ashley Nicole Black, Scott Glenn and Charlotte Lawrence.

Hours earlier, Vince was honored with the star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – and his and Kyla‘s two kids made a very rare public appearance at the ceremony!

Keep reading to find out more…Based on Carl Hiaasen’s New York Times bestselling novel, “Bad Monkey tells the story of Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), who has been bounced from the Miami Police Department and is now a health inspector in the Keys. But after...

Vince Vaughn’s latest project Bad Monkey, which the star executive produced for Apple TV+ alongside Bill Lawrence will bring comedy to a murder mystery set in Florida.

The series is based on Carl Hiaasen’s best-selling book. Vaughn will be accompanied by classic Florida personalities and, yes, a bad monkey, as he investigates what led to the severed human arm. After the premiere, the series will unfold weekly on Apple TV+.

Read on for details about the cast, show release schedule and more:

When does Bad Monkey premiere?

The Vince Vaughn series lands on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, August 14 with two episodes.

Are new episodes streaming weekly or all at once? When do they arrive on Apple TV+?

New episodes of the show will arrive weekly after the first two debuts. Each new episode will arrive on the streamer at midnight on Wednesdays,...

If you can worm through the detritus of overt influence, homage, and repetition of battered tropes, Bad Monkey on Apple TV+ might be worth your time. Inherent to the process of adaptation -- from book to TV -- is that words become flesh, and in the magic of incarnation, certain things come to light that might have lived and looked very differently within the mind. On paper -- the book by Carl Hiaasen -- Bad Monkey is not only attuned to the oddball frequencies of characters who comprise Florida's most interesting, mildly threatening aspects but is rendered in language of the distinctly Orange State lineage. It is rhythmically alluring, with each page devoted to at least two gags, a minor plot nudge, and someone saying something so ridiculously matter-of-fact about an incredible occurrence that you'll be more charmed to the end in a single sitting. The show has a little...

Neville Stafford is in over his head in the Apple TV+ original series Bad Monkey. An adaptation of Carl Hiaasen's acclaimed book, the TV show makes Neville an unexpected ally for disgraced ex-detective Andrew Yancy, after Yancy comes across a severed arm. That grisly find pulls both characters -- and many more -- into a caper full of greed, corruption, romance and dark comedy.

Cbr spoke to actor Ronald Peet, who portrays the charming fisherman Neville, about what interested him in his Bad Monkey character. He also talked about reading the novel that the TV series is based on. Plus, Ronald dished on the experience of sharing scenes with an actual monkey, which is just one of the many quirks of this off-the-wall mystery.

Cbr: What made you want to play Neville Stafford in Bad Monkey? Was there something in particular that you connected with in his character?

Your...

The Florida Keys is paradise on earth. As long as you ignore the crime, the corruption, the eccentric locals and some issues involving a pet monkey in a mini diaper. After a fisherman pulls a severed arm from the water (one that’s flipping the bird), the authorities want the problem disposed of immediately. Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn), a detective on suspension due to an unfortunate incident involving his girlfriend’s husband, is tasked with dumping the limb. He senses that not all right is in this case, and soon he finds himself on the hunt for a possible murderer. Cue the treacherous family members, a gorgeous coroner assistant, a real estate scheme in the Caribbean, voodoo queens and, yes, one misbehaving primate.

Apple TV+’s “Bad Monkey” brings together TV maven Bill Lawrence of “Scrubs” and “Ted Lasso” fame and Carl Hiaasen, perhaps the most beloved comedy crime writer in America.

Plot: The story of Andrew Yancy, who 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.

Review: The last time Vince Vaughn starred in a mystery series for television, the result was the divisive second season of True Detective. Playing a fully dramatic role was nothing new for the versatile Vaughn, but the mixed reception pushed the actor back to the big screen. Aside from a recurring role in the final seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Vince Vaughn has stayed away from television until now. Partnering with Bill Lawrence, the creator of Scrubs and co-creator of Ted Lasso,...

It’s been nearly 30 years since Vince Vaughn first exploded onto movie screens as Trent, the slick, confident best friend to Jon Favreau’s Mikey in Swingers, who was forever convinced that a trip to Las Vegas could solve any emotional problem. In the decades since, Vaughn has never lost that irrepressible presence, though some projects have taken better advantage of those gifts than others. Age comes for all of us, so it seems appropriate that in his latest role, as Florida cop Andrew Yancy in Apple’s Bad Monkey,...

Bad Monkey brings Carl Hiaasen’s novel of the same name to the screen. Known for biting satires of Florida life, Hiaasen’s works blend darkness and humor. This limited series does justice to that tone with its offbeat characters and scenery.

Former police detective Andrew Yancy lives a simpler life now as a restaurant inspector in the Florida Keys. But his curiosity gets the better of him when a severed arm washes ashore. Yancy pairs up with medical examiner Rosa Campesino to investigate what really happened. Their search leads beyond the Keys to the Bahamas, uncovering corruption threatening a small island.

Vince Vaughn captures Yancy’s charm and drive perfectly. You believe this flawed man just wants the truth, even if it costs him. Natalie Martinez is a worthy foil as the no-nonsense Rosa, their banter rich with chemistry. In the Bahamas, Neville Stafford fights for his home, brought to life by Ronald Peet.

To lift a title from kids’ novelist Wilson Rawls, this has become the Summer of the Monkeys.

Before we get to HBO’s Chimp Crazy and Netflix’s Secret Lives of Orangutans, devotees of the simian arts will be treated to Apple TV+’s Bad Monkey, a Carl Hiaasen adaptation from the streamer’s comedy patron saint, Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso, Shrinking).

Contrary to the show and novel’s name, the eponymous monkey is not, in fact, bad. Played by veteran animal thespian Crystal — you know her from Community, The Fabelmans and more — she is, in fact, quite good, reliable for reactive cutaways or wild, furry hijinks. She (actually, Crystal is playing a character who seems to identify as male, but we are not going down the path of monkey pronouns here) doesn’t always feel particularly connected to the plot of Bad Monkey, but it’s charming and fun just to have her around.

Bill Lawrence is back with another TV series for Apple TV+ called Bad Monkey. Lawrence is known for creating the smash-hit series Scrubs and co-creating the hit Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso and Shrinking. Bad Monkey is based on the 2013 novel of the same name, written by Carl Hiaasen. Lawrence, known for getting the big stars to work on his project, sees Vince Vaughn, Michelle Monaghan, and Jodie Turner-Smith star in the lead roles of the ten-episode series.

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Bad Monkey follows the story of former police detective Andrew Yancy, who has been demoted to a restaurant inspector in South Flordia. However, after a tourist finds a severed arm, it reels...

Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn), the big-hearted, fast-talking cop at the center of Bad Monkey, has a way of stumbling into trouble. Based on Carl Hiassen’s 2013 bestselling novel of the same name, the series begins with a severed arm turning up in a tourist’s sport-fishing catch off the Florida Keys. Yancy’s boss, Sheriff Sonny Summers (Todd Allen Durkin), wants to avoid the hassle of an investigation and offers Yancy—who’s been suspended for assaulting the husband of his sometime girlfriend, Bonnie (Michelle Monaghan)—a deal: If he wants his badge back, he must make the arm (and the case) disappear.

The plan is upended when a suspicious woman named Eve Stripling (Meredith Hagner) turns up, tearfully claiming that the arm belongs to her late husband. Yancy’s curiosity is piqued, and what follows is a multi-plot romp involving insurance fraud, illegal property development in the Bahamas, and...

To celebrate the anticipated release of Bad Monkey, the new series from writer/creator Bill Lawrence, we had the pleasure of sitting down with him and his cast to find out more about your next big binge.

Bad Monkey tells the story of Andrew Yancy (Vaughn) who 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.

Chatting to Lawrence, Vaughn, Michelle Monaghan, Meredith Hagner (“Eve Stripling”), Charlotte Lawrence (“Caitlin Stripling”), Natalie Martinez (“Dr. Rosa Campesino”) and Ronald Peet (“Neville Stafford”) we chat all things comedy, the unique tone of the show and why it feels like a “departure” for Lawrence after Scrubs,...

Bill Lawrence and Jason Segel’s Shrinking returns for season 2 on Apple TV in October, and here are the details.

According to Deadline, Apple has confirmed that the Shrinking season 2 will begin on the 15th October.

Bill Lawrence is probably best known for creating Scrubs, the wonderful hospital sitcom which ran for nine seasons from 2002 to 2009. It showcased Lawrence’s skill in weaving incredible pathos through a show crammed with jokes – My Lunch from season 5 may just be one of the best examples of this in any sitcom – and he has only gone from strength to strengh.

After six seasons of Cougar Town starring Courtney Cox, he co-created Ted Lasso with Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt, which soon became a global phenomenon due to its mix of hope, kindness and uncynical humour.

That brings us to Shrinking, which he co-created with Jason Segel and Ted Lasso star Brett Goldstein.

Segal stars as therapist Jimmy,...

Bad Monkey finally has a release date. The new comedy series starring Vince Vaughn will arrive on Apple TV+ next month. The streaming service ordered the comedy from Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso) in August 2021. Ten episodes have been produced.

Starring Vaughn, L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, Alex Moffat, Michelle Monaghan, Ronald Peet, Jodie Turner-Smith, the Bad Monkey series is based on a novel by Carl Hiaasen. John Ortiz, Zach Braff, Ashley Nicole Black, Scott Glenn, and Charlotte Lawrence guest star.

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“The Boy and the Heron” Comes to Max in September

Hayao Miyazaki’s most recent “last” film “The Boy and the Heron” is taking flight.

The Oscar and Golden Globe-winning animated film from famed studio Studio Ghibli will make its United States streaming debut exclusively on Max on Friday, Sept. 6.

The hand-drawn original written and directed by Miyazaki was the famed filmmaker’s first feature film in 10 years. The story follows young Mahito Maki, who loses his mother in a hospital fire and a series of mysterious events leads him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a mischievous gray heron.

Watch the trailer for “The Boy and the Heron” below:

When his new stepmother disappears, Mahito follows the gray heron on an epic journey into a fantastic world shared by the living and the dead, uncovering the secrets of the world and the truth about himself.

The voice...