ECNETNews has confirmed that Apple TV+ has officially renewed the hit crime comedy series Bad Monkey for its highly anticipated Season 2. The show, featuring Vince Vaughn as a retired police officer who makes an unconventional return to law enforcement while solving an intriguing case, debuted last August and has garnered widespread acclaim, achieving an impressive Certified Fresh score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes with 71 reviews.
Showrunner’s Insights on Bad Monkey Season 2 Renewal
Showrunner Bill Lawrence expressed his excitement for continuing the series, stating, “Carl Hiaasen is an idol of mine and an inspiration for me as a writer. I’m thrilled to continue telling his story with Vince Vaughn and our talented cast. I’m grateful to our partners and the entire team that brings this show to life.”
Bad Monkey, adapted from Hiaasen’s bestselling 2013 novel, is created and executive produced by Lawrence. The cast includes L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, Alex Moffat, Michelle Monaghan, Ronald Peet, and Jodie Turner-Smith, with Season 1 featuring notable guest appearances from John Ortiz, Zach Braff, Ashley Nicole Black, Scott Glenn, and Charlotte Lawrence. The executive production team also includes Jeff Ingold, Matt Tarses, Marcos Siega, Vaughn, and Liza Katzer.
