The Big Cigar: See what we know about Apple TV+ show’s release date, trailer, plot, cast and production

Apple TV+ expands its historical drama offerings with 'The Big Cigar,' unveiling its first trailer. Starring André Holland as Huey P. Newton, the series chronicles the Black Panther leader's Hollywood-assisted escape to Cuba. Alessandro Nivola plays producer Bert Schneider, pivotal in Newton's flight.

Plot
Newton's aim to "transform society" encounters obstacles, creating adversaries. However, producer Schneider finds Newton's charisma compelling, fostering an unexpected bond. Pursued by the F.B.I., Newton enlists Schneider's help. Reluctant initially, Schneider devises a film production cover, leading to 'The Big Cigar' movie to facilitate Newton's escape.


Cast and Production
Joining Holland and Nivola are Marc Menchaca, Tiffany Boone, and P.J. Byrne, among others. Showrunner Janine Sherman Barrois, under her Warner Bros. Television deal, oversees the series. Executive producers include Joshuah Bearman, Jim Hecht, Joshua Davis, and Arthur Spector, with Don Cheadle directing the first two episodes and serving as an executive producer.

Release Date
'The Big Cigar' premieres on Apple TV+ on May 17, with subsequent episodes releasing weekly.

Trailer
Here is the trailer.

FAQs:

Who stars in 'The Big Cigar' miniseries?
André Holland leads, supported by Alessandro Nivola, Marc Menchaca, Tiffany Boone, and P.J. Byrne, among others, in this historical drama on Apple TV+.

When does 'The Big Cigar' premiere on Apple TV+?
The first two episodes of 'The Big Cigar' release on May 17, with subsequent episodes airing weekly, offering a captivating historical narrative.