Apple TV+ grabs `The Big Cigar` show about Black Panther boss Huey Newton
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What you need to know Apple TV+ has bought a new TV series based on Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton. Newton was hunted by the FBI and escaped to Cuba with the help of celebrities. Andr&eaigu; Holland is in talks to play the lead role. Apple TV+ might have another winner on its hands. Apple TV+ has announced that it has picked up a new six-episode TV series that will tell the story of Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton and his escape to Cuba while being hunted by the FBI. The new show, which doesn`t yet have its cast let alone a release date, will be written by Jim Hecht and `based on the eponymous magazine article from Joshuah Bearman,` Apple TV+ announced. Apple TV+ had the following to say about the new show as well as a possible lead actor. Apple TV+ announced today `The Big Cigar,` a new six-episode limited series executive produced and written by Jim Hecht (`Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty`), and executive produced and showrun by NAACP Image Award winner ...