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Apple TV+ Announces Two New Series: 'Protective Custody' and 'Peculiar Stars'
Key points
- Apple TV+ announced 'Protective Custody' comedy series.
- Benicio Del Toro and Ben Stiller will star in 'Protective Custody'.
- 'Peculiar Stars' is a new romance series adaptation.
- Rebecca Yarros's novel 'Peculiar Stars' will be adapted.
New Series Announcements
Apple TV+ announced two new high-profile series currently in development. These additions include a comedy featuring notable talent and a romance novel adaptation, diversifying the platform's content library.
'Protective Custody' Comedy
The first announced series is 'Protective Custody', a new comedy. Benicio Del Toro and Ben Stiller are set to star in the show. Stiller has previously worked with Apple TV+ behind the camera, but this role places him in front of it.
The series follows a disgraced financier navigating life in protective custody while awaiting trial. Showrunners Judge, Hely, and King, known for their work on 'King of the Hill', 'Veep', and 'Parks and Recreation' respectively, are attached to the project.
'Peculiar Stars' Romance Adaptation
The second series, 'Peculiar Stars', is an adaptation of a new romance novel by Rebecca Yarros, author of the 'Fourth Wing' series. This marks a significant step for Apple TV+ into the romance genre, which has been less prominent on the service compared to comedy, sci-fi, and thrillers.
The plot of 'Peculiar Stars' involves a young woman stranded on a deserted island with a member of her fiancé's family after a cyclone. Their survival experience challenges her understanding of love, and their return to a privileged world proves more dangerous than the island itself.
Content Strategy and Release Timeline
These announcements indicate Apple TV+'s continued investment in original content and a strategic expansion into new genres like romance. While no specific release dates have been shared, both projects are anticipated to be released in 2027 or later. Apple TV+ continues to air existing popular series and has upcoming returns for others.
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Apple TV+ announced two new series, 'Protective Custody' and 'Peculiar Stars', expanding its content offerings. 'Protective Custody' is a comedy starring Benicio Del Toro and Ben Stiller, while 'Peculiar Stars' is a romance adaptation from author Rebecca Yarros, marking an entry into a genre previously less common on the platform.