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| Based on | "The Big Cigar" by Joshuah Bearman |
| Developed by | Jim Hecht |
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| Composer | Robert Glasper[2] |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Running time | 37-41 minutes[6] |
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| Network | Apple TV+ |
| Release | May 17 – June 14, 2024 |
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The Big Cigar is a 2024 biographical drama television miniseries developed by Jim Hecht, based on the 2012 Playboy article of the same name by Joshuah Bearman.[7][8] Following the events of the Black Panther Party in 1970s, the series is about party founder Huey P. Newton escaping from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to Cuba with the help of Bert Schneider for an elaborate plan.
The miniseries stars André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, P. J. Byrne, and Marc Menchaca. The Big Cigar premiered its first two episodes on Apple TV+ on May 17, 2024,[9] and received generally positive reviews from critics. The series concluded on June 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c "The Big Cigar - Cast and Crew - Apple TV+" (Press release). Apple TV+. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ The Big Cigar - Film Music Reporter
- ^ a b c d "The Big Cigar (TV Miniseries)". FilmAffinity.
- ^ "Watch The Big Cigar - Apple TV+". Apple TV+. 17 May 2024.
- ^ a b "The Big Cigar Filming Locations". Filmiloc. 23 July 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ Martin, Peter (2024-05-16). "Now Streaming Review: THE BIG CIGAR, Rude, Rowdy, Righteous". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ "The Big Cigar". Writers Guild of America West. January 3, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2024-03-14). "'The Big Cigar': Premiere Date & First Look At André Holland As Black Panther Leader Huey P. Newton In Apple Limited Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (December 26, 2022). "The 10 Most Anticipated New Scripted TV Shows Coming in 2023". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
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