Apple TV's Bad Monkey has taken the internet by storm with its flamboyant storyline and colorful characters. This crime comedy-drama revolves around a health inspector who formerly worked for the police and a classic story of his redemption.
Miami resident Andrew Yancy [Vince Vaughn] is desperate to gnaw his way out of his mundane job as a health inspector. However, after he eerily comes across a human hand - destiny might've found him. He firmly believes this unusual find on the job is a sign that his detective days aren't over.
Bad Monkey might have some peculiar scenes but it's also a brilliant comedy that might leave you in hysterics. Originally adapted from the novel authored by Carl Hiaasen, the show stays true to the primary ethos of the book. Like the book, Bad Monkey has pretty much skyrocketed to fame.
Behind every successful show lay a plethora of people who skillfully bring alive a character. Bad Monkey features an array of talented actors and actresses from the entertainment industry who've enhanced their careers through this show. Here's a complete guide of all the cast members and their characters in Bad Monkey.
1) Vince Vaughn as 'Andrew Yancy'
Comedian and actor Vince Vaughn portrays Bad Monkey's protagonist, Andrew Yancy - a health inspector from Miami. Vaughn is a decorated actor and has appeared in an array of high-grossing films such as The Break-Up [2006], Wedding Crashers [2005], Couples Retreat [2009], and more!
Vaughn's character origin began when he was charged with the assault of a man dissing his girlfriend Bonnie. Yancy's actions cost him his career as a cop and was asked to work as a health inspector for a hotel instead.
After shockingly coming in contact with a severed arm at one of his inspections, Yancy decides to carry out a solo investigation as a tactic to get his old job back. En route, he encounters others who help him figure out the truth and hilariously deliver justice.
2) Michelle Monaghan as 'Bonnie Witt'
Michelle Monaghan is renowned from True Detective where she stars as a series regular on the first season. Like Vaughn, she is a seasoned actress with a wealth of experience. Monaghan plays Bonnie Witt, Vaughn's elusive love interest with a shady background.
Witt and Yancy had a relationship before his demotion from cop to inspector. Witt often donned a sweet facade but in reality, she's living with a fake name because of her scandalous past. Yancy and her appear to have a complicated relationship but navigate it at their own pace with much turbulence.
3) Jodie Turner-Smith as 'Dragon Queen or Gracie'
Another noteworthy member of the Bad Monkey cast is Jodie Turner-Smith who plays Dragon Queen otherwise known as Gracie. She's best known for her role as 'God' on the hit 2023 teen drama Sex Education. Turner-Smith has also starred in other shows such as The Last Ship and The Acolyte.
Turner-Smith takes on a rather haunting yet humorous role in Bad Monkey. The Dragon Queen is primarily based on the island of Andros and is a voodoo witch. She certainly adds an edge to the storyline involving Vaughn's character development.
4) Natalie Martinez as 'Rosa Campesino'
Natalie Martinez plays the iconic Dr. Rosa Campesino - a coroner with a long list of broken hearts. Martinez has starred alongside bigwigs in the entertainment industry including action star, Jason Statham in Death Race. She has also starred in movies such as The Land, Self/less, and End of Watch.
Her adaptability in movies and TV series is what makes her perfect for the role of Dr. Campesino. Martinez's character has had a series of unsuccessful and turbulent relationships and carries quite a lot of emotional baggage.
5) Ronald Peet as 'Neville Stafford' and Crystal the Monkey as 'Driggs'
Neville Stafford, played by Ronald Peet, and his companion Driggs [Crystal the Cappuchin] live on the island of Andros together. Stafford is a fisherman by profession on Bad Monkey. He is closely followed by his eccentric monkey Driggs and their journey to protect their stunning beach home from Curly Tail Lane.
Peet is a budding actor and earned his fame from the series Detective. His other projects include Blindspot, The Good Fight, and First Reformed. The Cappuchin acting alongside him is no ordinary one. Crystal has appeared in top movies such as Night of The Museum.
6) Zach Braff as 'Dr. Gomez O' Peele'
Zach Braff plays the aloof and shady Dr. Gomez O'Peele on Bad Monkey. Although he appears for merely two episodes, he plays a crucial role in the story. Braff's character is another shady or rather crafty orthopedic doctor who provides Yancy with information concerning the severed arm he finds.
Like the many acclaimed members of his castmates, Zach has great success in the entertainment industry. He's appeared in television sensations such as Scrubs, Garden State, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and BoJack Horseman.
Side characters on Bad Monkey
1) Meredith Hagner as 'Eve Stripling'
Meredith Hagner plays 'Eve Stripling' the widow of Christopher Grunion- whose severed arm was recovered by Yancy on the show. Hagner is known for her roles in Set It Up, Palm Springs, and Dummy.
2) Rob Delaney as Christopher Grunion
Rob Delaney plays the owner of the severed arm - Christopher Grunion who turns out to be a fraud on Bad Monkey. Rob Delaney is renowned for his role in the television hit show Black Mirror. His other prestigious projects include Deadpool & Wolverine, Deadpool 2, and Bombshell.
3) John Ortiz as 'Rogelio Burton'
John Ortiz plays Yancy's good friend Detective Rogelio Burton on Bad Monkey. He's one of the few detectives on the show who supported Yancy after his demotion. Ortiz is also an emerging actor and starred in the 2010 romcom Jack Goes Boating.
4) Charlotte Lawrence as 'Caitlin'
Caitlin is Christopher Grunion's daughter and has a tumultuous relationship with her father on Bad Monkey. Charlotte Lawrence is known for her presence in P.S. I Love You and also acted in the DC movie Birds of Prey.
5) David St. Louis as 'Egg'
Famous for his role in long-time crime dramas Law & Order and NCIS, St. Louis plays the nefarious crook hired by the Stripling family to keep an eye on things in Andors. He goes by the name 'Egg' whose real name on Bad Monkey is Carter Ecclestone.
6) Alex Moffat as 'Evan Shook'
Alex Moffat has promptly appeared on Saturday Night Live [2016 -2022] and has starred as a guest on The Bear starring Jeremey Allen White. Moffat plays a real estate agent who also happens to be Yancy's neighbor of sorts. Shook owns a house that he eagerly looks to sell but is thus far unsuccessful.
7) Todd Allen Durkin as 'Sheriff Sonny Summers'
Todd Allen is a seasoned actor who has appeared in movies such as Django Unchained and Collateral Damage. In Bad Monkey, he takes on the role of Sheriff Sonny Summers - an incredibly anxious cop, scared of most things around him. That includes the Florida Keys Chamber of Commerce member.
Bad Monkey has a great rating on Rotten Tomatoes so far with a 92% score. This insinuates a promising experience for viewers. The show currently has one season packed with action, comedy, drama, and a dash of romance.
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