Benicio Del Toro Joins Ben Stiller in Apple TV Comedy ‘Protective Custody’

By Joe Otterson

Joe Otterson

TV Reporter

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Benicio Del Toro is set for a lead role opposite Ben Stiller in the upcoming Apple TV comedy series “Protective Custody,” Variety has learned.

The show was originally announced in May with Stiller attached to star and executive produce. It marks the first lead series comedy role of Del Toro’s career as well as a reunion for him and Stiller. The two previously collaborated on the Showtime limited series “Escape at Dannemora,” which Stiller directed and in which Del Toro starred. Both received Emmy nominations for their work on the show.

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