The Big Cigar cast features André Holland, Alessandro Nivola and Tiffany Boone. This info article contains minor spoilers and cast/character summaries for Jim Hecht’s 2024 Apple TV+ miniseries. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category, and then browse complete soundtrack song listings in the Soundtracks of Cinema section.

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The Big Cigar takes place in 1974. As Huey P. Newton narrates about his experiences as a Black revolutionary, he plots an escape to Cuba. The narrative follows the main protagonist as he colludes with two movie producers. Here’s every actor and character in The Big Cigar, an adaptation of Joshuah Bearman’s 2012 Playboy article.

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The Big Cigar Cast: André Holland as Huey P. Newton

Character Profile: A Black revolutionary. He is the leader of the Black Panther party who aspires to help people through his cultural persona. Huey plots an escape to Cuba with his trusted inner circle of friends.

Holland’s Resume: Wendell Smith in 42 (2013), Andrew Young in Selma (2014), Dr. Algernon Edwards in The Knick (2014-15), Kevin in Moonlight (2016), Elliot Udo in The Eddy (2020)

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The Big Cigar Cast: Alessandro Nivola as Bert Schneider

Character Profile: A Jewish movie producer. His father ran Columbia Pictures. Bert helps Huey manage his cultural persona.

Nivola’s Resume: Pollux Troy in Face/Off (1997), Anthony Amado in American Hustle (2013), Roberto Sarno in The Neon Demon (2016), Sensei in The Art of Self-Defense (2019), Dickie Moltisanti in The Many Saints of Newark (2021)

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The Big Cigar Cast: Tiffany Boone as Gwen Fontaine

Character Profile: Huey’s friend. She gives him a place to stay in Beverly Hills. Gwen urges Huey to seek support from Bobby Seale.

Boone’s Resume: Savannah Snow in Beautiful Creatures (2013), Mandy Lang in The Following (2014), Jerrika Little in The Chi (2018-19), Young Mia in Little Fires Everywhere (2020), Roxy Jones in Hunters (2020-23)

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The Big Cigar Cast: P. J. Byrne as Steve Blauner

Character Profile: Bert’s producing partner. He is a Jewish man with elite marketing skills. Steve helps Huey manage his reputation while prepping for the future.

Byrne’s Resume: Nicky Koskoff in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Principal Warren Nippal in Big Little Lies (2017-19), Kenny Vessey in I’m Dying Up Here (2017-18), Adam Bourke in The Boys (2020-), Max in Babylon (2022)

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The Big Cigar Cast: Marc Menchaca as Sydney Clark

Character Profile: An FBI agent. He works undercover as a hippie. Sydney secretly colludes with Huey’s father.

Menchaca’s Resume: Gunnery Sergeant Mike “Gunny” Wynn in Generation Kill (2008), Lauder Wakefield in Homeland (2011-12), Johnny in She’s Lost Control (2014), Russ Langmore in Ozark (2017-18), Jack Hoskins in The Outsider (2020)

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The Big Cigar cast also includes:

• Thamela Mpumlwana as Lil Bobby Hutton
• Alex Spencer as Big Bob Heard
• Moses Ingram as Teressa Dixon
• Jordane Christie as Bobby Seale
• James Cade as Agent Anderson
• Jaime Ray Newman as Roz Torrance
• Inny Clemons as Richard Pryor
• Olli Haaskivi as Artie Ross
• Noah Emmerich as Stannely Schneider
• Hudson Wurster as Michael Torrance
• Glynn Turman as Walter
• Michael Masini as Gregory Lipton
• Rebecca Dalton as Jessica
• Chris Brochu as Dennis Hopper
• Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz as Tajo

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.