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John Malkovich Boards Apple TV+’s Prodigies as Guest Star

He reunites with Ayo Edebiri in a rom-com currently shooting with no release date set.

Overview

  • John Malkovich has been added as a guest star to the seven-episode series starring Ayo Edebiri and Will Sharpe.
  • Will Sharpe created, wrote and directs Prodigies and serves as executive producer alongside Edebiri and Sister’s Jane Featherstone, Naomi de Pear and Katie Carpenter.
  • The show follows Didi (Edebiri) and Ren (Sharpe), two former child prodigies in their early 30s questioning their long-term relationship.
  • Malkovich’s casting reunites him with Edebiri after their collaboration on the 2025 film Opus and marks his second role on Apple TV+ following The New Look.
  • Production is underway with an expanded supporting ensemble but Apple has not announced a premiere date.