Summary
A new Apple TV+ show’s casting reveals that it is continuing a surprisingParks and Recreationtrend thatChris Prattwill also likely continue. Although Apple TV+ has always had the reputation of delivering innovative shows and movies, the streamer has significantly upped its game in 2024. After starting the year strong with fascinating shows likeMasters of AirandConstellation, Apple TV+ is still going strong by presenting critically acclaimed and commercially successful streaming hits likeDark MatterandPresumed Innocent.
Another new science fiction show has now been released on Apple TV+. Since the streamer has been releasing one sci-fi critical hit after another in 2024, it is not surprising that his show, too, has landed an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 89%. What makes this newApple TV+ sci-fi TV serieseven more interesting is that it continues a nine-year-oldParks and Recreationtrend.
New Apple TV+ Sci-Fi Show With 89% RT Score Becomes Streaming Success After Just 3 Episodes
A new Apple TV+ sci-fi show with an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score from the critics becomes a streaming success after airing only three episodes.
Rashida Jones Is The Fifth Parks & Recreation Actor To Star In An Acclaimed Sci-Fi Series
She Continues A Trend Set By Adam Scott, Rob Lowe, Aubrey Plaza, & Nick Offerman
Rashida Jones plays theleading character in Apple TV+‘sSunny, which has been performing incredibly well among critics and has also become astreaming success after only three episodes. Interestingly, however, she is not the only formerParks and Recreationcast member who has starred in an acclaimed science fiction series. Long before she played prominent characters in Apple TV+‘sSiloandSunny, Rob Lowe starred in NBC’s highly acclaimed sci-fi comedy dramaYou, Me and the Apocalypse.
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After Rob Lowe,Nick Offerman triggered theParks and Recreationsci-fi casting trendby starring as Forest in Alex Garland’s compelling sci-fi seriesDevs. Aubrey Plaza, who played April inPark and Recreation, continued this trend by playing Dr. Rachel in Apple TV+‘sCalls, which boasts an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 95%. Adam Scott, who landed two nominations for the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his role inParks and Recreation, has also been a part of the trend by playing the main character in Apple TV+’s most hyped ongoing sci-fi series,Severance.
Chris Pratt’s Casting In 2025’s Mercy Could Continue The Trend
Mercy Has The Potential To Become A Critical & Commercial Success
After five cast members fromParks & Recreation, Chris Pratt seems all set to continue the sci-fi casting trend with his role in the upcoming filmMercy. With Timur Bekmambetov (best known for directingWanted) at its helm,Mercyis a sci-fi thriller that will follow a detective’s pursuit of proving his innocence in a violent crime. Although most details surrounding the film’s story are still under wraps, it has many big names likeChris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Chris Sullivan, and Annabelle Wallisin its roster.
With so many talented actors as its leads, Mercy already seems to have immense potential. Director Timur Bekmambetov, too, has previously put his knack for creating visually stunning and narratively gripping action thrillers on full display with films likeWanted. If all goes well for Mercy, it could get a positive reception from both viewers and critics, allowing theChris Prattmovie to continue the trend ofParks and Recreationcast members landing roles in enthralling sci-fi shows and movies.
Sunny
Suzie, an American woman living in Kyoto, Japan, grapples with the mysterious disappearance of her husband and son in a plane crash. Given a domestic robot named Sunny by her husband’s company, Suzie initially resents Sunny but soon they form a unique bond. Together, they uncover the dark truth behind her family’s disappearance, becoming entangled in a dangerous and hidden world.
