As the official launch date for Apple's new streaming video service, Apple TV +, approaches, news related to both current and future projects increases. Today we talk about a new series that It will be available in Apple's new bet for services.
The main protagonist of this new series based on the novel by Paul Theroux, will be Justin Theroux, the author's nephew. It should be remembered that this book already had a film adaptation by Harrison Ford in 1986, a film directed by Peter Weir and that shows us how a family moves to Nicaragua fed up with the world in which they live.
The person in charge of adapting the book for television is Neil Cross with Tom Bissell. Justin Theroux is known for his appearance on the series The Leftovers (HBO) and the series Maniac which is available on Netflix. The producer of this new series for Apple TV is Ruper Wyatt, who in turn will direct the pilot episode.
Justin Theroux has also participated in Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi, Zoolander 1 and 2, Corruption in Miami, in the series Six Feet Under, Alias, American Psyco, Mulholland Dr, Sex and the City ...
This is not the only news we have had this week related to Apple's future projects for its streaming video service, since it has also been announced that the Sons of Anarchy actor Charlie Hunnam, will be the main protagonist of the Shantaram series, a ten-episode series to be filmed in Australia and tells the story of a heroin-addicted bank robber who escaped from a security prison.
Apple TV + will be available from November 1 at a price of 4,99 euros.