Benicio Del Toro Cast in Apple Tv's Comedy 'Protective Custody

WHO:

Deadline - Benicio Del Toro is starring in the Apple comedy series "Protective Custody."

Variety - Ben Stiller is also starring in and executive producing the series.

WHAT:

Deadline - "Protective Custody" marks Benicio Del Toro's first leading role in a comedy series.

Variety - The show was originally announced in May.

WHERE:

Deadline - The series is produced by Apple TV.

WHEN:

Variety - The show was announced in May.

WHY:

Deadline - The collaboration reunites Del Toro with Ben Stiller, with whom he worked on "Escape at Dannemora."

HOW:

Variety - Del Toro is set to take on a lead role opposite Stiller in the series.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 18:23 UTC)

Benicio Del Toro is set to star in the Apple comedy series "Protective Custody," which marks his first leading role in a comedy series. He will be joined by Ben Stiller, who is not only starring in the show but also serving as an executive producer, reuniting the two after their collaboration on "Escape at Dannemora." "Protective Custody" was originally announced back in May and is produced by Apple TV.