Carl Roberts 
Apple TV+ sets a March 15, 2024, global premiere for “Manhunt.” And unveils the first look at the upcoming limited series created by Monica Beletsky. And starring Emmy Award winner Tobias Menzies.
Apple TV+ today unveiled its first look at “Manhunt,” the upcoming, seven-part true crime limited series starring Emmy Award-winning actor Tobias Menzies (“The Crown,” “Game of Thrones,” “Outlander”). And created by Emmy nominee Monica Beletsky (“Fargo,” “The Leftovers,” “Friday Night Lights”), who also serves as showrunner and executive producer.
CARL FRANKLIN
Emmy nominee Carl Franklin (“Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” “One False Move,” “Devil in a Blue Dress”) directed the first two episodes. And is also an executive producer on the series. “Manhunt” is set to make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes airing on Friday, March 15, 2024. Episodes will debut weekly on Fridays through April 19, 2024.
BASED ON THE BEST SELLER
Based on The New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning non-fiction book from author James L. Swanson, “Manhunt” is a conspiracy thriller about one of the best-known but least understood crimes in history. The astonishing story of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.
ALSO STARRING
Starring alongside Menzies are Anthony Boyle (“Tetris,” “The Plot Against America”). Lovie Simone (“Greenleaf”), Will Harrison (“Daisy Jones & The Six”). Brandon Flynn (“13 Reasons Why”), Damian O’Hare (“Hatfields & McCoys”), Glenn Morshower (“The Resident”), Patton Oswalt (“A.P. Bio”), Matt Walsh (“Veep”), and Hamish Linklater (“The Big Short”).
BEHIND THE SCENES
“Manhunt” is produced by Apple Studios and co-produced by Lionsgate Television, in association with POV Entertainment, Walden Media, 3 Arts Entertainment, Dovetale Productions and Monarch Pictures. Beletsky, Franklin, Layne Eskridge, and Kate Barry executive produce. Swanson, author of “Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer” also serves as executive producer alongside Michael Rotenberg, Richard Abate, Frank Smith and Naia Cucukov.
Manhunt premieres globally on March 15th, 2024 on Apple TV+
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