André Holland transformation into Black Panther founder Huey P. Newton in the new Apple TV+ series, ‘The Black Cigar.’
Premiering today (May 17) on the streamer, the series is based on Joshuah Bearman‘s magazine article of the same name.
It chronicles incredible true story of Newton and his compelling his escape from the FBI to Cuba – which occurred with the assistance of Bert Schneider, the renowned film and TV producer.
Billed as “true…for the most part,’ ‘The Big Cigar,’ the show is already being tipped for big things.
That Grape Juice‘s Glory Beyi sat down with Holland, who opened up in earnest about what viewers can expect, as well as his own creative process.
Check out TGJ’s EXCLUSIVE interview above and be sure to stream ‘The Big Cigar’ on Apple TV+.