Series synopsis
The Big Cigar is an American drama television series that premiered on Apple TV on May 16, 2024. It ended on June 13, 2024. It was created by Jim Hecht. It stars André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone and P.J. Byrne.
Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton enlists an unlikely ally—Hollywood producer Bert Schneider—to elude an FBI manhunt and escape to Cuba.
Premise
Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton enlists an unlikely ally—Hollywood producer Bert Schneider—to elude an FBI manhunt and escape to Cuba.
Premise: Lights. Camera. Revolution.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- André Holland as Huey P. Newton
- Alessandro Nivola as Bert Schneider
- Tiffany Boone as Gwen Fontaine
- P.J. Byrne as Steve Blauner
- Marc Menchaca as Agent Sydney Clark
- Moses Ingram as Teressa Dixon
- Jaime Ray Newman as Roz Torrance
- Hudson Robert Wurster as Michael Torrance
Supporting cast
- Rebecca Dalton as Jessica
- Inny Clemons as Richard Pryor
- Noah Emmerich as Stanley Schneider
- Olli Haaskivi as Artie Ross
- Jordane Christie as Bobby Seale
- Glynn Turman as Walter
- Courtney Friel as Journalist
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 16, 2024 | June 13, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Panther/Producer On the heels of his overturned conviction, Huey P. Newton reignites a revolution and meets an unexpected donor. |
May 16, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Cuban Huey and Bert's bold plan falls into place. Huey attempts to move the Black Panther Party away from armed confrontation. |
May 16, 2024 |
| 3 |
Guns & Matzah Huey and Eldridge stand divided. Bert and Steve clash over Huey. The road to Cuba becomes increasingly treacherous. |
May 23, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 16, 2024 |
| Last aired | June 13, 2024 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |