Summary

• Vince Vaughn shines as the comedic lead in Bad Monkey, showcasing his charm and wit in a new television role.
• The show has received high praise, with a strong 92% Rotten Tomatoes critic score, creating buzz around its release.
• Bad Monkey features a talented ing cast, including Michelle Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Natalie Martinez.

Apple's new series crime dramedy Ted Lasso (2020-2023), Shrinking (2023- ), Cougar Town (2009-2015), and Scrubs (2001-2010). Bad Monkey follows Vaughn's Andrew Yancy who comes across a severed human arm and believes it's his way back to the police force after being demoted to a health inspector in the Florida Keys.

Bad Monkey is an adaptation of the 2013 novel of the same name written by Carl Hiaasen, who has written several other comedic crime thrillers set in Florida. Bad Monkey has received great reviews upon its release, receiving a strong Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 92% as of the time of writing. Bad Monkey marks the first television series Vaughn has starred in since True Detective season 2 which was released back in 2015, although he did guest star in several episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm seasons 10-12. The first two episodes of Bad Monkey premiere on August 14, 2024, exclusively on Apple TV+.

Vince Vaughn as Andrew Yancy

Vaughn stars as Andrew Yancy, the main protagonist in Bad Monkey. Vaughn is one of the most recognizable comedic actors of the 21st century, having starred in classic movies such as Swingers (1996), Old School (2003), Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004), and Wedding Crashers (2005). He has also starred in a number of dramatic roles in films such as the Oscar-winning Hacksaw Ridge (2016) and The Cell (2000). Vaughn has starred in some notable and recent independent films such as North Hollywood (2021) and Freaky (2020). Vaughn brings his usual charm and wit to the character of Andrew Yancy in Bad Monkey.

Michelle Monaghan as Bonnie Witt

Michelle Monaghan stars as Bonnie Witt in Bad Monkey. Like Vaughn, Monaghan also starred in True Detective although she was featured in the exceptionally-rated season 1 and was not a character in season 2. Monaghan made her television debut in the 2000 series Young Americans before gaining prominence for her roles as Kimberly in Boston Public and Kim in The Bourne Supremacy. She then went on to star in some of the most notable films of the 21st century such as Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Gone Baby Gone (2007), and Patriots Day (2016). She has played Julia in three Mission: Impossible movies including 2018's standout Fallout.

Jodie Turner-Smith as Dragon Queen/Gracie

Jodie Turner-Smith plays Dragon Queen/Gracie in Bad Monkey. She made her feature film debut in The Neon Demon (2016) and has also appeared in several notable films such as Queen & Slim (2019), After Yang (2022), and White Noise (2022). She can also be seen in television series such as The Last Ship (2017), Nightflyers (2018), and Anne Boleyn (2021). She recently played God in Sex Education (2023) and Mother Aniseya in The Acolyte (2024). She plays the mystical character known as the Dragon Queen in Bad Monkey.

Natalie Martinez as Rosa Campesino

Natalie Martinez plays Rosa Campesino in Bad Monkey, a coroner and associate of Vaughn's Andrew. She made her television debut in the 2006 series Fashion House before starring alongside Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, and Ian McShane in 2008's Death Race. Martinez's other notable roles include End of Watch (2012), Self/less (2015), and The Land (2016). Her most notable recent role is arguably as Alicia Mendez in the dramatic sports series Kingdom (2014-2017). She has also starred in recent projects such as Reminiscence (2021) and Ordinary Joe (2021-2022).

Ronald Peet as Neville Stafford

Ronald Peet stars as Neville Stafford in Bad Monkey. He got his big break in 2018 starring in the miniseries Defectives before appearing in an episode of the acclaimed HBO series Girls in 2017. This led to Peet landing more roles in notable projects such as 2017's The Meyerowitz Stories alongside Ben Stiller and Adam Sandler, 2017's First Reformed alongside Ethan Hawke, and guest appearances in television series such as Bull, Blindspot, and The Good Fight. Peet has also appeared in series such as Dicktown, Partner Track, and the 2023 film Prolemista alongside Tilda Swinton. Neville is one of the secondary protagonists in Bad Monkey.

Zach Braff as Israel O'Peele

Zach Braff has a small role in Bad Monkey and is credited in two episodes as a character named Israel O'Peele. Braff has worked with series creator Lawrence before on the celebrated series Scrubs, so it makes sense that he would be available to star in Lawrence's latest project. Braff is also celebrated for his cult classic movie Garden State (2004) starring Natalie Portman and Peter Sarsgaard, which was also his directorial debut. Braff has directed several other feature films such as Wish I Was Here, Going in Style, and A Good Person. Braff's recent acting credits include Obi-Wan Kenobi, Moonshot, and BoJack Horseman.

Bad Monkey ing Cast & Characters

Crystal the Monkey as Driggs: Crystal the Monkey is one of the most decorated ing cast in Bad Monkey. He's appeared in several movies such as The Fabelmans, Night at the Museum, 3:10 to Yuma, and in several episodes of Community.

Meredith Hagner as Eve Stripling: Meredith Hagner has starred in the animated series Disenchantment and has guest-starred in Bob's Burgers and Robot Chicken. She is best known for her role as Portia in Search Party and has also starred in several films such as Palm Springs (2020), Brightburn (2019), and Ingrid Goes West (2017).

Rob Delaney as Christopher: Comedian Rob Delaney has also been featured in several films and television series, including Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning (2023), Deadpool 2 (2018), Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019), and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Delaney has also been in television series such as Black Mirror.

John Ortiz as Rogelio Burton: John Ortiz is arguably best known for his roles in American Gangster (2007), Fast & Furious (2009), Silver Linings Playbook (2012), and Steve Jobs (2015). He plays Andrew's former police partner and best friend in Bad Monkey.

Charlotte Lawrence as Caitlin: Charlotte Lawrence plays Caitlin, the stepdaughter of Eve in Bad Monkey. Lawrence is a singer/songwriter and model who will be making her professional acting debut in Bad Monkey.

Alex Moffat as Evan Shook: Alex Moffat is arguably best known for being a cast member of Saturday Night Live between 2016 and 2022. His other acting credits include 2023's 80 for Brady, 2021's Clifford the Big Red Dog, and guest roles in Billions and The Bear.

Todd Allen Durkin as Sheriff Sonny Summers: Todd Allen Durkin plays Sheriff Sonny in Bad Monkey, Andrew's boss. Durkin's previous credits include Will Trent, Stargirl, Fly Me to the Moon, and The Righteous Gemstones.

David St. Louis as Carter "Egg" Ecclestone: David St. Louis has appeared in Law & Order, NCIS, Royal Pains, and The Blacklist. He stars as a character with the nickname "egg" in Bad Monkey.