'Sugar' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Apple TV+'s crime-drama series

The trailer for 'Sugar' premiered in March and has generated excitement among fans ever since
PUBLISHED APR 1, 2024
Portrayed by Colin Farrell, John Sugar ventures through the glamorous yet rough streets of LA in pursuit of Olivia Siegel in 'Sugar'(@Netflix)
Portrayed by Colin Farrell, John Sugar ventures through the glamorous yet rough streets of LA in pursuit of Olivia Siegel in 'Sugar'(@Netflix)

Show name: Sugar

Platform: Apple TV+

Date of release: April 5, 2024

Country of origin: United States

Genre: Crime/Drama/Mystery

Director: Fernando Meirelles, Adam Arkin

Full cast list: Colin Farrell, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Amy Ryan, Dennis Boutsikaris, Nate Corddry, Alex Hernandez, James Cromwell, Anna Gunn, and others 

Apple TV+ is gearing up to release its eagerly awaited drama series, 'Sugar' featuring Colin Farrell in the lead role on Friday, April 5.

Directed by Fernando Meirelles, the series revolves around John Sugar, a private investigator in Los Angeles, as he hunts for Olivia Siegel, the missing granddaughter of Hollywood tycoon Jonathan Siegel.

The trailer for 'Sugar' premiered in March and has generated excitement among fans ever since.

What is the plot of 'Sugar'?

Colin Farrel in a still from 'Sugar' (@Netflix)
Colin Farrell in a still from 'Sugar' (@Netflix)

Portrayed by Colin Farrell, John Sugar ventures through the glamorous yet rough streets of LA in pursuit of Olivia Siegel (Sydney Chandler). Along the way, he unveils hidden family truths that could disrupt the illusion of the lavish Hollywood scene.

The official synopsis reads, "Private investigator John Sugar examines the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the granddaughter of a legendary Hollywood producer."

'Sugar' main cast 

Colin Farrell

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12:  Colin Farrell speaks at Adobe EMEA Summit at ExCel on May 12, 2016 in Lon
Colin Farrell will play the lead role of John Sugar in 'Sugar' (Getty Images)

Colin Farrell is a prominent Irish actor in Hollywood and beyond. He's known for portraying diverse characters, including a troubled hitman, an intrepid explorer, a struggling writer, and history's greatest military leader.

He has also starred in both big-budget movies and smaller independent films since the 2000s. Farrell has won multiple awards, including two Golden Globe Awards, and has been nominated for an Academy Award.

Kirby Howell-Baptiste


 
 
 
 
 
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Born on February 7, 1987, Kirby Howell-Baptiste is an English actress, who has been featured as a main cast member on 'Downward Dog', 'Killing Eve', 'Why Women Kill', and 'The Sandman'.

In 2021, Kirby appeared in the Disney movie 'Cruella', alongside Emma Stone and Emma Thompson. She also starred in the STX Films comedy 'Queenpins', sharing the lead with Kristen Bell.

Additionally, she featured in the independent film 'Silent Night' and appeared in Saban Films' dark romantic comedy 'Happily'.

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Amy Beth Dziewiontkowski, professionally known as Amy Ryan, is an actress known for her work in movies, theater, and television.

She graduated from New York's High School of Performing Arts and began her career in theater, performing in numerous Broadway and off-Broadway shows.

Her first appearance in a feature film was in the 1999 drama 'Roberta'. She has also been nominated for an Academy Award and two Tony Awards.

How to stream 'Sugar'? 

'Sugar' is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 5. If you don't have an Apple TV+ subscription, we've got you covered! 

Apple TV+ lets you watch shows and movies without ads, so you can focus on the story without any interruptions.

With competitive pricing, you can enjoy all of Apple TV+'s entertainment for a monthly fee, making high-quality content available to many people. The starting price for Apple TV+ is $9.99 a month, giving you access to all the original series and movies on the platform.

'Sugar' trailer 



 

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