Side Quest: Release date, plot, cast, and everything you need to know about the Mythic Quest spin-off series on Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is soon coming up with a new series titled Side Quest, which serves as a spin-off to the streamer's popular workplace comedy show Mythic Quest. The upcoming series is described as an expansion of the original show, as the two are set in the same universe.

Unlike Mythic Quest, which follows the people working on the creation of the game, the spin-off focuses on gamers and fans whose lives are affected by it. The series will be following an anthology format, featuring a new story in every episode.

Rob McElhenney is going to reprise his role as Ian Grimm in the new series and will be joined by a fresh set of actors. Side Quest is slated to be released on Apple TV+ on March 26, 2025. Here is all you need to know about the show’s release date, plot, and cast.

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What is the release date of Side Quest?

Side Quest is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The show will feature four episodes. Unlike its predecessor series, all episodes of the spin-off will be dropped simultaneously, offering viewers a binge-watching experience.

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What is Side Quest about?

The show was initially titled Mere Mortals. It takes place in the same world as Mythic Quest but takes the narrative out of the four walls of the MQ office. The series showcases the lives of the employees of the studio, the gamers, and the fans who are all impacted by the game in one way or the other.

Each episode focuses on a different set of characters and features a fresh storyline, depicting how MQ has been able to touch various lives. The official synopsis of the show reads:

“An expansion of the Mythic Quest universe, Side Quest explores the lives of employees, players, and fans who are impacted by the game in an anthology format.”

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Who stars in Side Quest?

Since the show follows an anthology format, the star cast keeps changing in every episode. Rob McElhenney has been confirmed to make an appearance as Ian Grimm, his iconic character from the original series.

In the first episode, Drunk History star Derek Water will play the lead along with The Drop star Anna Konkle. The second episode features Abbott Elementary actress Shalita Grant, The Good Doctor actress Bria Henderson, and The Bold and the Beautiful star Rome Flynn.

Ramon Reed and Leonard Robinson will also be seen in the sophomore episode. The third episode’s cast includes Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning star Esai Morales and Good Trouble actress Annamarie Kasper. The final episode stars the likes of Van Crosby, Alice Wen, Melanie Brook, Justin Jarzombek, and David Calvillo.

Crosby is known for his role in The Family Plan, while Wen is famous for Song Of Back And Neck and Brook is recognized for Under Wraps. Jarzombek has previously appeared in I Am Frankie, and Calvillo has been seen in Never Have I Ever.

The character names have been kept under wraps for now. The full cast list is as follows:

• Rob McElhenney
• Esai Morales
• Annamarie Kasper
• Shalita Grant
• Bria Henderson
• Rome Flynn
• Ramon Reed
• Leonard Robinson
• Derek Waters
• Anna Konkle
• Van Crosby
• Alice Wen
• Melanie Brook
• Justin Jarzombek
• David Calvillo

Ashly Burch, who stars as Rachel Mayee in the original show, has developed the spin-off along with John Howell Harris and Katie McElhenney. The three also serve as executive producers on the project.

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