High Desert, Apple TV+’s next dark comedy series, will premiere on May 17, 2023. The first three episodes will be released on Wednesday, May 17, with the remaining episodes following on Wednesdays.
The series’ main characters are played by Patricia Arquette and Rupert Friend. The story revolves around Peggy, a former addict who wants to rebuild her life after the death of her mother. She decides to become a private investigator. The story takes place in the beautiful setting of Yucca Valley, California. The trailer for High Desert was released on YouTube on April 19, 2023, and it piqued people’s interest in the show.
Peggy is eager to restart her life after her mother’s death, according to the synopsis of the new Apple TV+ show. She and her mother are said to have lived in Yucca Valley, California, a small desert town. Peggy, on the other hand, decides to become a private investigator to start her life after her mother’s death.
Patricia Arquette and Ben Stiller are reunited in High Desert
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Patricia Arquette and filmmaker Ben Stiller have reunited in this series after their previous comedic appearance in Flirting with Disaster. They also collaborated on the AFI-nominated Apple film Severance and the drama series Escape at Dannemora.
High Desert executive producers and filmmakers Ben Stiller and Jay Roach would be another creative reunion. They previously worked together on the comedy trilogy Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers, and Little Fockers.
The show is directed by Jay Roach, but the first episode was previously reported to be directed by Ben Stiller. The show was created by Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford, and Jennifer Hoppe-House, and it will star and be executive produced by Patricia Arquette and Ben Stiller.
A quick look at the premise and characters of the upcoming show
The High Desert will have eight episodes in total, according to official descriptions, with the first three being released on the premiere date. According to the show’s trailer and synopsis, Peggy is an unconventional woman who makes questionable life decisions. It demonstrates that in the past, her mother has always accepted Peggy’s decisions.
Peggy, on the other hand, is attempting to restart her life after their mother’s death, while her siblings continue to judge her for her previous drug use. As Peggy decides to become a private investigator, the show appears to be a family drama with comedic and daring elements and an amazing ensemble. The car accidents that blend in with Peggy’s personality will also be remembered.
The following actors will also appear in the series:
- Denny, Peggy’s ex, is an undoubtedly charming parolee and a tireless operator played by Matt Dillon.
- Rupert Friend plays Guru Bob, a local ex-anchorman who rebrands himself as a mystic desert celebrity after a traumatic experience.
- Carol, Peggy’s best friend – the bored fiancé of an ER doctor and a lenient new stepmother — is played by Weruche Opia.
Other cast members include Brad Garrett, Bernadette Peters, Carmine Giovinazzo, Christine Taylor, Jeffrey Vincent Parise, Carlo Rota, and Tracy Vilar.
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