The Big Cigar is an upcoming drama starring Andre Holland and Tiffany Boone in the lead roles. It will be released on OTT in May 2024. The film is an adaptation of Joshuah Bearman's article of the same name.
Release date and platform of The Big Cigar
The Big Cigar, a series that promises to captivate, will make its digital debut on May 17, 2024. Consisting of eight episodes, it will be exclusively available for premium members on Apple TV +. The series makers have unveiled the intriguing titles of all its episodes: Panther (Episode 1), The Cuban ( Episode 2), Guns and Matzah (Episode 3), What Are Friends For (Episode 4), Lost Paradise (Episode 5), and The Pirate (Episode 6).
Plot
The series, set in the backdrop of 1966, is a compelling narrative based on the true story of Huey P Newton, the visionary who founded the Black Panther Party. This revolutionary institution was established with the aim of combating police brutality, racism, and social inequality against black people. In 1966, the Black Panther Party, also known as BPP, was founded by Huey P Newton and Bobby Seale for self-defense.
Cast and production
The series includes characters like Andre Holland as Huey P Newton, PJ Byrne as Stephen Blauner, Marc Menchaca as Sydney Clark, Tiffany Boone as Gwen Fontaine, Alessandro Nivola as Bert Schneider, Jordane Christie as Bobby Seale, Moses Ingram as Teressa Dixon, Olli Haaskivi as Arthur A Ross and Jaime Ray Newman as Roz Torrance. The Big Cigar is produced by Folding Spector Productions, Warner Bros Televisions and Epic.
