Apple TV Comedy 'Protective Custody' Rounds Out Cast With Five More Additions
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β’Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000
π° What Happened
Apple TV's comedy Protective Custody has finished filling out its cast. Five more actors have joined the show in recurring roles, the casting was announced on Thursday.
They are Pej Vahdat, Shawntay Dalon, Isaac Stephen Montgomery, Judd Goodstein and Andrew Mayer. Their characters are still being kept secret.
Ben Stiller and Benicio Del Toro star in the series and also produce it. Janeane Garofalo and comedian Amy Sedaris are also part of the cast.
π The Backstory
The show follows a disgraced financier accused of huge fraud. He is put in protective custody, where he must handle prison politics while waiting for trial.
Comedian Mike Judge, Steve Hely and Dave King created the series. Judge also directs, and the three write, run and executive produce the show together.
The cast already includes Amy Sedaris, Samson Kayo and Sonny Valicenti. Apple TV has not yet said when the series will reach viewers.
π― Why It Matters
Big streaming comedies create steady work for actors, writers and crews. They also give viewers another show to look forward to each season.
Apple TV's comedy Protective Custody has finished filling out its cast. Five more actors have joined the show in recurring roles, the casting was announced on Thursday.
They are Pej Vahdat, Shawntay Dalon, Isaac Stephen Montgomery, Judd Goodstein and Andrew Mayer. Their characters are still being kept secret.
Ben Stiller and Benicio Del Toro star in the series and also produce it. Janeane Garofalo and comedian Amy Sedaris are also part of the cast.
The show follows a disgraced financier accused of huge fraud. He is put in protective custody, where he must handle prison politics while waiting for trial.
Comedian Mike Judge, Steve Hely and Dave King created the series. Judge also directs, and the three write, run and executive produce the show together.
The cast already includes Amy Sedaris, Samson Kayo and Sonny Valicenti. Apple TV has not yet said when the series will reach viewers.
Big streaming comedies create steady work for actors, writers and crews. They also give viewers another show to look forward to each season.