The Big Cigar
“Lights. Camera. Revolution.”
Series Overview
Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton enlists an unlikely ally—Hollywood producer Bert Schneider—to elude an FBI manhunt and escape to Cuba.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 6 Episodes
2024 – 2024
Premiered: Thu, May 16, 2024
Jim HechtLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “The Pirate”
Bert works hard to prove his loyalty. Gwen inspires a grand gesture. Huey's legacy lives on.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-24
Cast & Creators
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André Holland
Huey P. Newton
Alessandro Nivola
Bert Schneider
Tiffany Boone
Gwen Fontaine
P.J. Byrne
Steve Blauner
Marc Menchaca
Agent Sydney Clark
Moses Ingram
Teressa Dixon
Jaime Ray Newman
Roz Torrance
Hudson Robert Wurster
Michael Torrance
Rebecca Dalton
Jessica
Inny Clemons
Richard Pryor
Noah Emmerich
Stanley Schneider
Olli Haaskivi
Artie Ross
Jordane Christie
Bobby Seale
Glynn Turman
Walter
Courtney Friel
Journalist
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Hecht
Joshuah Bearman, Ameer Hasan
Robert Glasper
Jim Hecht, Janine Sherman Barrois, Joshuah Bearman, Joshua Davis, Arthur Spector
Department Leadership Roster
Warren Alan Young
Production Design
Robert Glasper
Original Music Composer
Daniel Mellitz
Visual Effects Supervisor
Matt Birman
Stunt Coordinator
Adam Ben Frank
Producer
Gersha Phillips
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Cigar
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What is The Big Cigar about?
Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton enlists an unlikely ally—Hollywood producer Bert Schneider—to elude an FBI manhunt and escape to Cuba.
How many seasons does The Big Cigar have?
The Big Cigar comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Big Cigar?
Key cast members in The Big Cigar include André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, P.J. Byrne, Marc Menchaca.
Who created or directed The Big Cigar?
The Big Cigar was developed and directed by Jim Hecht.