Carl Hiaasen: Last News

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBill Lawrence’s upcoming Apple series “Bad Monkey” has found three new cast members, Variety has learned exclusively.L. Scott Caldwell, Ronald Peet, and Charlotte Lawrence will all appear in the series, joining a cast that includes Vince Vaughn, Michelle Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Meredith Hagner, Rob Delaney, Arturo Luis Soria, and Natalie Martinez.The series, based on the Carl Hiaasen novel of the same name, tells the story of Andrew Yancy, (Vaughn) a one-time detective demoted to restaurant inspector in Southern Florida.

Bad Monkey has been renewed for a second season.The Apple TV+ series, which is led by Vince Vaughn, is based on the novel by Carl Hiaasen and follows former police detective turned restaurant inspector Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), who is pulled into a world of greed and corruption after a tourist finds a severed arm while fishing.The supporting cast includes L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, Alex Moffat, Michelle Monaghan, and Jodie Turner-Smith.The first two episodes of the series, which was developed by Bill Lawrence (Shrinking, Ted Lasso) were released on August 14, with the finale landing on October 9, 2024.The novel spawned a sequel novel titled Razor Girl, but according to Variety, season two will not be based on that book.“Since Bad Monkey first made its debut on Apple TV+, this highly entertaining series became an instant fan-favourite,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.“Led by the incomparable Vince Vaughn as Andrew Yancy, alongside a brilliant ensemble cast, we can’t wait for everyone to experience more hilarious, sun-soaked, beachy misadventures from the mind of Bill Lawrence as the temperature rises even further in the next chapter of this engrossing murder-mystery.”It comes after Vaughn, recently expressed an interest in returning for more episodes.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer “Bad Monkey” is a Florida show to the core. Set in the Florida Keys and based on a Carl Hiaasen book, the show’s first season was even filmed in Florida, though the state does not have a tax credit for film production. But that’s changing for Season 2.

Apple TV+ has given a Season 2 renewal to breakout comedy Bad Monkey, from developer, executive producer and showrunner Bill Lawrence, star/executive producer Vince Vaughn and Warner Bros. Television where Lawrence is based.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Bad Monkey” has been renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+, Variety has learned. The series originally debuted on Apple’s streaming service back in August with the season finale airing in October. The first season was based on the novel of the same name by Carl Hiaasen.

Bad Monkey.Based on the novel by Carl Hiaasen, the series follows former police detective turned restaurant inspector Andrew Yancy (Vaughn) who is pulled into a world of greed and corruption after a tourist finds a severed arm while fishing.The supporting cast includes L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Zach Braff, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, Alex Moffat, Michelle Monaghan, and Jodie Turner-Smith.The first two episodes of the series were released August 14 on Apple TV+, with the finale set to be released on October 9, 2024.The song played in the opening sequence is ‘Main Title Theme’ by Jamie Jackson and Waz, who composed the score for the series.A soundtrack album, featuring the main theme, will be available to stream from October 4, 2024. You can check out the full tracklist below.1. ‘You Wreck Me’ – The War On Drugs2. ‘Room at the Top’ – Eddie Vedder3. ‘I Won’t Back Down’ – Sharon Van Etten4. ‘Even The Losers’ – Fitz & The Tantrums5. ‘Don’t Do Me Like That’ – Flipturn6. ‘Runnin’ Down a Dream’ – Larkin Poe7. ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’ – Jamie Jackson8. ‘You’re Gonna Get It’ – Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit9. ‘Sins of My Youth’ – Kurt Vile10. ‘Yer So Bad’ – Meridian Brothers11. ‘Wildflowers’ – Charlotte Lawrence12. ‘Into the Great Wide Open’ – Lissie13. ‘Don’t Fade on Me’ – Chiiild14. ‘Supernatural Radio’ – GoldFord15. ‘You Don’t Know How It Feels’ – Stephen Marley16. ‘Here Comes My Girl’ – Weezer17. ‘Don’t Come Around Here No More’ – Nathaniel Rateliff18. ‘Stop Draggin My Heart Around’ – Briston Maroney19. ‘The Waiting’ – Marcus King20. ‘Breakdown’ – Waz21. ‘Free Fallin’ – Imaginary Future22. ‘Main Title Theme’ – Jamie Jackson & Waz23. ‘Yancy and Neville’ – Waz & Jamie Jackson24. ‘Dragon Queen’ – Jamie Jackson & Waz25.

Bad Monkey.Based on the novel by Carl Hiaasen, the series follows former police detective turned restaurant inspector Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), who is pulled into a world of greed and corruption after a tourist finds a severed arm while fishing.The supporting cast includes L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, Alex Moffat, Michelle Monaghan, and Jodie Turner-Smith.The first two episodes of the series were released August 14, with the finale hitting Apple TV+ on October 9, 2024.The show’s original score is by duo Waz & Jamie Jackson, who have previously worked with Bad Monkey showrunner Bill Lawrence on shows Cougar Town, Undateable, and Rush Hour.A Bad Monkey soundtrack album includes parts of Waz & Jamie Jackson’s score, alongside a wealth of Tom Petty covers by other artists, including Weezer, The War On Drugs, Sharon Van Etten, and Nathaniel Rateliff.You can check out the tracklist below, with the full album set to be released digitally on October 4, 2024.1. ‘You Wreck Me’ – The War On Drugs 2. ‘Room at the Top’ – Eddie Vedder 3. ‘I Won’t Back Down’ – Sharon Van Etten 4. ‘Even The Losers’ – Fitz & The Tantrums 5. ‘Don’t Do Me Like That’ – Flipturn6. ‘Runnin’ Down a Dream’ – Larkin Poe 7. ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’ – Jamie Jackson8. ‘You’re Gonna Get It’ – Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit9. ‘Sins of My Youth’ – Kurt Vile 10. ‘Yer So Bad’ – Meridian Brothers11. ‘Wildflowers’ – Charlotte Lawrence12. ‘Into the Great Wide Open’ – Lissie13. ‘Don’t Fade on Me’ – Chiiild14. ‘Supernatural Radio’ – GoldFord15. ‘You Don’t Know How It Feels’ – Stephen Marley16. ‘Here Comes My Girl’ – Weezer17. ‘Don’t Come Around Here No More’ – Nathaniel Rateliff18. ‘Stop Draggin My Heart Around’ – Briston Maroney19. ‘The

Several best-selling books have inspired new and returning television series this year as well as box office magnets like It Ends With Us and laterin the fall — Wicked. Still novel adaptations more are in the works, like the many romantic comedies of Emily Henry and a few more Colleen Hoover best-sellers.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large From a budgetary perspective alone, Bill Lawrence — the writer behind “Scrubs,” “Ted Lasso,” “Cougar Town” and “Shrinking” — shouldn’t have shot his new Apple TV+ series “Bad Monkey” in Florida. “There’s no tax break, and it’s immediately more expensive,” Lawrence says. “There are so many regulations about the wildlife and about what you’re allowed to do.

“Ted Lasso” and “Shrinking,” cast Vaughn in his latest show, the dark comedy-drama “Bad Monkey,” which premieres Wednesday, Aug. 14 on Apple TV+.Based on a novel of the same name by Carl Hiaasen, the show follows Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), a former police detective in Florida who was demoted to inspecting restaurants until he gets pulled into a mystery when a tourist finds a severed arm. “In the book, this character is big and imposing and has the ability to be threatening and sarcastic and edgy — and at the same time, affable and likable,” Lawrence told The Post.

Alison Herman TV Critic Florida is forever fertile ground for a chaotic TV crime romp. From “Claws” to “Palm Royale” to “On Becoming a God in Central Florida,” the combination of a laissez-faire approach to law and order with tropical scenery has proved an effective setup for storytelling on the small screen.

Vince Vaughn is back on the red carpet!

Vince Vaughn’s latest project Bad Monkey, which the star executive produced for Apple TV+ alongside Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso, Shrinking) will bring comedy to a murder mystery set in Florida.

Bad Monkey is coming!

Jimmy Buffett, known for his beach bum soft rock music, has died. He was 76.

Angelique Jackson Jodie Turner-Smith, star of “Queen & Slim” and the upcoming “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte,” is plugging into the grid. The British star is latest addition to the cast of Disney’s “Tron: Ares,” joining Jared Leto, Evan Peters and “Past Lives” star Greta Lee. Joachim Rønning (“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”) will direct the third “Tron” installment from a script by Jesse Wigutow and Jack Thorne. Leto will play Ares, the manifestation of a program that becomes sentient and crosses over into the human world, with Lee as a video game programmer and tech company CEO who aims to protect her world-changing technology. Additional plot details, including specifics of Turner-Smith’s role, are being kept under wraps. Production on the film is set for August (an actors strike notwithstanding).

Former Saturday Night Live cast member Alex Moffat will make his Broadway debut in the upcoming comedy The Cottage, directed by Jason Alexander. Also joining the previously announced Eric McCormack, Laura Bell Bundy, and Lilli Cooper in the cast will be Nehal Joshi and Dana Steingold.

EXCLUSIVE: John Ortiz is set for a key recurring role opposite Vince Vaughn in Apple TV+ drama series Bad Monkey, written and executive produced by Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence. He replaces Arturo Luis Soria who had been originally cast in the role. 

EXCLUSIVE: Just days after she became available following the cancellation of NBC’s Ordinary Joe, Natalie Martinez has been tapped as a series regular opposite Vince Vaughn in the Apple TV+ drama series Bad Monkey, written and executive produced by Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence. Martinez replaces Ana Villafañe who had originally been cast in the role. Recastings are unfortunate but inevitable part of the business that could be for various of reasons. In this case, I hear the character had been written older than Villafañe’s age, leading to the decision to replace her.

Saturday Night Live‘s Alex Moffat has joined Bill Lawrence’s Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey in a key recurring role opposite Vince Vaughn. Written and executive produced by Lawrence based on Carl Hiaasen’s popular 2013 novel, Bad Monkey tells the story of Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), a one-time detective demoted to restaurant inspector in Southern Florida. A severed arm found by a tourist out fishing pulls Yancy into the world of greed and corruption that decimates the land and environment in both Florida and the Bahamas. And yes, there’s a monkey. Moffat will play Evan Shook, an obnoxious real estate developer from Maryland who has bought the land next door to Andrew Yancy (Vaughn) on a secluded promontory in Big Pine Key and is in the process of developing a hideous spec house that is an affront to Yancy’s environmentalist sensibilities. Yancy makes it his mission to scuttle Shook’s plans, creating one problem after another for Shook as he desperately tries to find a buyer for his McMansion. Moffat has been a cast member on SNL since 2016. His other credits include features Clifford the Big Red Dog, Holidate and Someone Great and a guest-starring role on Billions.

Naman Ramachandran Young British actor Ahmed Elhaj is all set for Apple TV Plus series “Bad Monkey,” from “Ted Lasso” co-creator Bill Lawrence, who has written the series and will serve as executive producer.Headlined by Vince Vaughn, the series is based on Carl Hiaasen’s 2013 novel of the same name. Elhaj plays a character named Neville, a tame and relaxed fisherman who lives in the Bahamas, whose life is completely turned around when his house is sold and destroyed. He then goes on a journey of retribution.The heavyweight cast also includes Michelle Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Meredith Hagner and Rob Delaney.