A Family Finds Themselves Running From the Law in Trailer for Justin Theroux's THE MOSQUITO COAST
Apple TV+ has released a trailer for the series adaptation of Paul Theroux’s novel The Mosquito Coast. The novel was previously adapted as a film back in 1986 with Harrison Ford in the lead role. This latest version stars Justin Theroux, and the story has been updated to fit the times. And yes, Justin Theroux is related to the author. Paul is his uncle.
In the series, “a brilliant rebel (Theroux) and his wife (Melissa George) take their family on the run to protect them, but end up exposing them to more danger than ever. At every turn of their adventure, they encounter increasing threats and intensifying moral choices from which there’s no turning back.”
When previously talking about the character he plays in the show, Theroux said, “I think he just wants everything off his back and by proxy, his family’s too. We probably saw elements of this guy a lot during the pandemic, when everyone fled New York and wanted to buy a place upstate. He’s the one that takes it just that much further. I think he’s slightly embittered by not being recognized. Maybe that’s just his ego. The way his life has treated him makes him go, ‘That’s it, we’re striking out. We’re going to cross the border and throw a grenade over our shoulder, because America is done.'”
The movie was directed by Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes), and it also stars Gabriel Bateman, Logan Polish, and Kimberly Elise.
The Mosquito Coast is executive produced by Neil Cross, Wyatt, Paul Theroux, Justin Theroux and Edward L. McDonnell. Alan Gasmer, Peter Jaysen and Bob Bookman also serve as executive producers for Veritas Entertainment Group.
The series will arrive on April 30th exclusively on Apple TV+. It looks like a good show worth checking out!