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The Big Cigar OTT Release Date: Get ready to watch this English thriller drama – the biography of Huey P. Newton

The Big Cigar OTT Release Date: Premiering on Apple TV+ on May 17, 2024, the 6-episode thriller series ‘The Big Cigar’ will be released weekly thereafter.

New Delhi: The Big Cigar is the latest biographical drama to arrive in Apple TV+’s library. Huey P. Newton, leader of the Black Panther Party, and his daring escape to Cuba are the subjects of the new short historical drama The Big Cigar. In addition to serving as executive producer, Don Cheadle helms this six-part drama.

The series, which stars André Holland as Huey P. Newton, follows the Black Panther leader as he makes his way to Cuba with the help of Bert Schneider.

Plot

The plot revolves around the spectacular escape of Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Newton to Cuba from the clutches of the FBI. Newton set up a daring scheme for fake film production with the help of Hollywood producer Bert Schneider.

Schneider, the producer, was captivated by Newton’s personality and formed an unexpected relationship with him. Initially hesitant, Schneider eventually came up with a film production cover that led to the movie The Big Cigar and helped Newton escape.

The impossible plan throws curveballs at every turn as the escape plays out. The plot stays true to itself despite the frequent setbacks, and it uses inventive and real-life circumstances to help the audience experience the drama.

About Huey P. Newton

A fellow Black Panther Party activist, Huey P. Newton was born in the United States of America. In the beginning, the organization’s stated mission was to work in tandem with the FBI to provide community services; over time, it evolved into a Marxist organization that promoted Black empowerment. Throughout his life, Newton was embroiled in legal troubles. However, his impact on history cannot be overstated. Tyrone Robinson, a drug dealer, and a member of the Black Guerilla Family violently killed him in West Oakland.

When and Where to Watch?

Premiering on Apple TV+ on May 17, 2024, the 6-episode thriller series ‘The Big Cigar’ will be released weekly thereafter.

Cast and Crew

In the lead roles, André Holland portrays Huey P. Newton and Alessandro Nivola Bert Schneider.

This real tale drama has a stellar cast, including Tiffany Boone (Gwen Fontaine), P.J. Byrne (Steve Blauner), Marc Menchaca (Agent Sydney Clark), Thamela Mpumlwana (Lil Bobby Hutton), and many more.

Producing the show is Janine Sherman Barrois, who is under contract with Warner Bros. Television. Arthur Spector, Joshua Davis, Jim Hecht, and Joshua Bearman are the executive producers, while Don Cheadle directs the series.