Apple TV+ is developing the comedy series “Protective Custody,” starring Benicio Del Toro and Ben Stiller. Multiple outlets report that Del Toro is set to take a leading role opposite Stiller, marking what they describe as his first leading comedy series role. The project reunites Del Toro with Stiller, who previously collaborated with him on the Showtime limited series “Escape at Dannemora.”
Reports also state that Stiller will star in the series and executive produce. The show is associated with creators and producers including Mike Judge, who is credited as the series’ creator and is reported to co-write and direct, and Steve Hely and Dave King, who are identified as part of the show’s development team.
One outlet adds a premise detail, describing the series as centering on a disgraced financier who is awaiting trial. Coverage agrees that the series was originally announced earlier, with Stiller attached to star and executive produce, and that Del Toro later joined the project.
