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The Big Cigar 2024
The Big Cigar is a 2024 biographical drama television miniseries created by Jim Hecht, adapted from the 2012 Playboy article titled "The Big Cigar" by Joshuah Bearman. Set after events involving the Black Panther Party in 1970s, the story focuses on Huey P. Newton's escape from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to Cuba, aided by Bert Schneider in executing a complex scheme.
Starring André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, P. J. Byrne, and Marc Menchaca, the miniseries debuted its initial two episodes on Apple TV+ during May 17, 2024, earning largely favorable criticism. The series ended on June 14, 2024.
Cast
- André Holland[[Huey P
- Alessandro NivolaBert Schneider: The film and television producer
- Tiffany BooneGwen Fontaine: The wife of Huey P
- P. J. ByrneStephen Blauner: Bert's business partner and childhood friend
- Marc Menchaca
- Thamela MpumlwanaLil Bobby Hutton
- Moses Ingram
- Jaime Ray NewmanRoz Torrance
- Jordane Christie
- Inny ClemonsRichard Pryor
- Olli Haaskivi[[Arthur A
- Noah EmmerichStanley Schneider: Bert's brother
- James CadeAgent Anderson
- Glynn TurmanWalter Newton: Huey P
- Brenton Allen
- Michael MașiniGregory Lipton
- Chris BrochuDennis Hopper
- Rebecca DaltonJessica
- John DomanAbe Schneider: Bert's father
- Owen RothJack Nicholson
- Manuel Rodriguez SaenzTajo
- Hudson WursterMichael Torrance
- Al McFosterCeddy
- Taylor JacksonCandice Bergen
- Liz AdjeiBetty Shabazz
- Brian JansenWarren Winkle
Crew
- Director
- Don Cheadle, Damon Thomas, Tiffany Johnson
- Developer
- Jim Hecht
- Producer
- Dan Kaplow, Adam Ben Frank, Joshua Levey
- Executive producer
- Janine Sherman Barrois, Joshuah Bearman, Don Cheadle, Joshua Davis, Jim Hecht, Arthur Spector, Laurence Andries, Gwendolyn M. Parker, Ben Rosenblatt, Valerie C. Woods
- Cinematography
- Suki Medencevic, Mirosław Baszak, Carmen Cabana
- Music
- Robert Glasper
Details
- Production
- Epic, Folding Chair Productions, Jim Hecht Productions, Warner Bros. Television
- Network
- Apple TV+
