Actor Ben Stiller will take on his first leading role in a comedy series for Apple TV. The series, titled Protective Custody, is created by Mike Judge, Steve Hely, and Dave King. It is described as a mix between Hogan's Heroes and The Office. Stiller plays a financier accused of massive fraud who is sent to protective custody while awaiting trial.
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The series is developed under the executive production of Mike Judge, known for Silicon Valley and King of the Hill, alongside Steve Hely and Dave King. The project explores the power dynamics within a protective custody prison. Stiller will have to navigate the unwritten rules of the prison system while dealing with the consequences of his financial actions. No release date has been confirmed yet.
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It seems Stiller went from being the model in Zoolander to a financier who needs a lawyer and a good prison survival manual. The premise suggests that board meetings will be replaced by discussions about who gets the top bunk. We'll see if his character negotiates a financial bailout or an extra serving of mashed potatoes.