Apple TV+ has released a premiere date and a set of first-look images for their upcoming limited series, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, starring Samuel L. Jackson. When is the series coming to Apple TV+ and what is it about?
When Samuel L. Jackson is attached to any project, you know it’s going to be great. And there may be one too many streaming platforms these days, but Apple TV+ is known for its brilliant stories and stunning cast performances. That said, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey is at the top of our list of shows we’re looking forward to watching.
Samuel L. Jackson stars in the Apple TV+ drama ‘The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey’, a drama about a lonely man struggling with dementia.
The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray’s Samuel L. Jackson is an executive producer and stars Oscar-nominated actor. The Apple TV Plus drama is based on the acclaimed novel by bestselling author Walter Mosley, who has adapted the story for the screen. He also serves as an executive producer.
The show is written by Mosley. It also features Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, Damon Gupton, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Walton Goggins, and Omar Miller.
In addition to Jackson and Mosley, Diane Houslin, Ramin Bahrani, Eli Selden and David Levine, and LaTanya Richardson are also executive producers.
Jackson stars as the character Ptolemy Grey, an old man who is forgotten by his family and friends, and even himself. Left without his trusted caregiver and sinking deeper into lonely dementia, Ptolemy is tasked with caring for orphaned teenager Robyn, played by BAFTA Award nominee Dominique Fishback (Judas and the Black Messiah).
After learning about a treatment that could potentially restore memory to Ptolemy affected by dementia, the pair embark on a journey towards surprising truths about the past, present, and future.
Here’s everything we know so far about The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey.
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey Release Date Announced!
The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray is a six-part drama that will make its global debut on Friday, March 11, 2022 on Apple TV Plus. It launches with the first two episodes on its release date followed by weekly episodes every Friday for the rest of the series. Check out our best Apple TV Plus shows for more shows that you can enjoy on the streaming service.
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey Plot Story
The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray shows Samuel L. Jackson as Ptolemy Grey. He is a terminally ill man with dementia that has been forgotten by his family, friends, and even by himself.
When Ptolemy is suddenly left without his trusted caregiver and on the verge of sinking further into lonely dementia, he is assigned to care for orphaned teenager Robyn, played by Judas and Black Messiah star Dominique Fishback. After the two learn about a treatment that can restore Ptolemy’s memory, the pair are guided on a journey to some surprising truths about the past, present and future.
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey Cast: Samuel L. Jackson and Dominique Fishbank
Samuel L. Jackson is a major Hollywood star with roles in major films such as Goodfellas, Pulp Fiction and Django Unchained, while Dominique Fishback was best known for his TV roles playing Billie Rowan on Show Me A Hero and Darlene in The Deuce, then managed to gain film success. He then played Deborah Johnson in Judas and the Black Messiah.
Other stars in The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray include Cynthia Kaye McWilliams (Coyote, Hollywood’s Real Husband), Damon Gupton (Black Lightning, Bates Motel), Marsha Stephanie Blake (I Am Your Woman, When They See Us), Walton Goggins (Justified , The Unicorn ) and Omar Miller ( The Unicorn , Ballers ).
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey Trailer
There’s no trailer for The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray yet, but we can’t wait to see how Samuel L. Jackson handling such a difficult role. We’ll post the trailer here when Apple Studios releases it.
