Ben Stiller, Mike Judge Team for Apple TV Comedy Series ‘Protective Custody’
Ben Stiller and Mike Judge are collaborating on a new comedy series titled 'Protective Custody' for Apple TV. The show will feature Stiller as a disgraced financier navigating prison life while awaiting trial. Judge, along with Steve Hely and Dave King, will co-write and executive produce the series.
- ▪Ben Stiller stars as a financier accused of fraud in the upcoming Apple TV series 'Protective Custody'.
- ▪Mike Judge is co-writing the series and is also set to direct.
- ▪The series will explore themes of prison politics and personal redemption.
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Home TV News May 22, 2026 11:17am PT Ben Stiller, Mike Judge Team for Apple TV Comedy Series ‘Protective Custody’ By Joe Otterson Plus Icon Joe Otterson TV Reporter joeotterson Latest Ben Stiller, Mike Judge Team for Apple TV Comedy Series ‘Protective Custody’ 7 minutes ago Tom Hardy Out of ‘Mobland’ Season 3 After Season 2 Wraps Production 4 hours ago ‘Life Is Strange’ TV Series Casts Tom Cullen, Leisha Hailey, Raúl Castillo, Owen Teague (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago See All Getty Images Ben Stiller and Mike Judge are developing a comedy series at Apple TV, Variety has learned.
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