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J K Simmons Joins Will Poulter in Apple TV's Thrilling New Series "Beat the Reaper"
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News18•23-09-2026, 16:00
J K Simmons Joins Will Poulter in Apple TV's Thrilling New Series "Beat the Reaper"
- •J K Simmons is set to star alongside Will Poulter in Apple TV's upcoming drama series "Beat the Reaper," based on Josh Bazell's novel.
- •Simmons will play Dr Friendly, an incompetent surgeon, working with Poulter's character, Dr Peter Brown, at Boston's worst hospital.
- •The series follows Dr Brown, an intern with a dangerous past, who must evade the government, mob hitmen, and quack surgeons after a patient recognizes him.
- •Sam Catlin created and will executive produce the series, with Tim Van Patten directing the pilot episode.
- •Simmons is an Academy Award winner known for "Whiplash" and "Being the Ricardos," and currently stars in MGM+'s "The Westies."
Key Questions Answered
Beat the Reaper follows Dr. Peter Brown, an intern at a Boston hospital hiding a dangerous past who must evade the government, mob hitmen, and quack surgeons after a patient recognizes him.
J K Simmons stars as a series regular playing Dr. Friendly, an incompetent surgeon who works at the same hospital as Will Poulter's character.
Tim Van Patten, known for directing episodes of Boardwalk Empire and Masters of the Air, will direct the pilot and serve as an executive producer on the series.
