We’re getting a first look at
Smoke (fka
Firebug), Apple’s upcoming crime drama series from creator
Dennis Lehane, starring and executive produced by
Taron Egerton. The nine-episode series premieres globally on
Apple TV+ on Friday, June 27 with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode every Friday through August 8. You can see some of the first images above and below.
Inspired by true events,
Smoke follows troubled detective Michell Calderon (Emmy-nominated Jurnee Smollett) and enigmatic arson investigator Dave Gudsen (Egerton) as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.
Cast also includes Rafe Spall, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Hannah Emily Anderson, Emmy Award nominee Emmy-nominated Anna Chlumsky, Adina Porter, Oscar and Emmy-nominated Greg Kinnear and Emmy winner John Leguizamo. The fictional series is inspired by truth.media’s acclaimed
Firebug podcast, which was hosted by the Oscar and Emmy-winning Kary Antholis, who executive produces for Crime Story Media, LLC. Emmy winner Marc Smerling serves as executive producer for Truth Podcasting Corp. Series directors include Skogland, Chappelle, and Jim McKay.
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