What does it mean to be a family? “Government Cheese” looks at a family chasing their dreams but finding life far more complicated. The Apple TV+ comedy is written, executive produced, and co-show run by Paul Hunter and Aisha Carr. Hunter takes on directorial duties for the project. He previously helmed music videos for a myriad of artists, such as Pharrell Williams and Jennifer Lopez.

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This anticipated series stars Primetime Emmy and Critics Choice nominee David Oyelowo. The actor additionally serves as executive producer under his Yoruba Saxon banner. Oyelowo has extensive filmography, recently appearing on the 2023 mini-series “Lawmen: Bass Reeves.” 

Simone Missick, Jahi Di’Allo Winston, and Evan Ellison join Oyelowo on ‘Government.’ Bokeem Woodbine, Jeremy Bobb, Louis Cancelmi, Julien Heron, Djilali Rez-Kallah, Louis Ferreira, Thomas Beaudoin, and Kyle Mac have also been announced for the first season, with John Ortiz and Adam Beach appearing. 

The series’ official synopsis:

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“Government Cheese” is a surrealist family comedy set in 1969 in San Fernando Valley that tells the story of the Chambers, a quirky family pursuing lofty and seemingly impossible dreams, beautifully unfettered by the realities of the world. When Hampton Chambers (Oyelowo) is released from prison, his long-awaited family reunion doesn’t go quite as he’d planned. During his absence, Hampton’s wife Astoria (Missick) and sons Einstein (Ellison) and Harrison (Di’Allo Winston) have formed an unconventional family unit, and Hampton’s return spins their world into chaos.

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A family comes to terms with their past, present, and future in the Apple TV+ series “Government Cheese.” The four-episode premiere is set for April 16, and additional episodes debut every Wednesday through May 28. Watch the new trailer below.