Ronald Peet stars as Neville Stafford in the captivating Apple TV+ crime comedy series Bad Monkey. The 10-episode series is based on Carl Hiaasen’s acclaimed book and features an intricate plot that delicately intertwines the lives of Neville and Andrew Yancy, a disgraced ex-detective played by Vince Vaughn. The series kicks off with Yancy’s discovery of a severed arm, which sets off a chain of events involving greed, corruption, romance, and dark comedy, drawing in a diverse cast of characters.
Fresh Fiction had the pleasure of speaking with the talented actor Ronald Peet, who brings the charming Bahamian fisherman Neville to life in Bad Monkey. In the interview, he shared insights about Neville’s laid-back persona, his experience filming with his screen partner, Crystal the Monkey, and some behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
Watch the interview below and catch the first two episodes of Bad Monkey on Apple TV+. Follow Neville and Yancy’s unexpected paths each Wednesday, with new episodes released weekly until Oct. 9.