Richard Gere Stars in Apple TV’s Limited Series ‘The Off Weeks’
Richard Gere has joined the exciting cast of Apple TV’s limited series, The Off Weeks. This series features eight episodes and is also produced by well-known talents Jessica Chastain and Ben Stiller, with direction from Michael Showalter.
Plot Overview
The Off Weeks centers around Gus Adler, portrayed by Stiller, a writing professor whose life spirals into chaos after a divorce. The storyline follows his attempts to maintain balance during his custody periods with his children, termed “on weeks.” However, things take a complicated turn during his “off weeks” when he develops a dangerous romantic connection with Stella West, played by Chastain. Stella’s unexpected presence leads to significant challenges for Gus, creating a conflict between his parental responsibilities and personal desires.
Key Cast and Production Team
- Richard Gere as Jonathan
- Jessica Chastain as Stella West
- Ben Stiller as Gus Adler
- Arian Moayed
- Annaleigh Ashford
Alissa Nutting serves as the showrunner and executive producer for the series, collaborating with various production companies. Additional executive producers include:
- John Lesher for Red Hour
- Kelly Carmichael for Freckle Films
- Jordana Mollick for Semi-Formal Productions
- Paul Lee and Gabriel Fisher for wiip
- Dean Bakopoulos for Made for Love
Richard Gere’s Recent Work
In addition to his role in The Off Weeks, Richard Gere is currently featured in Showtime’s drama series The Agency: Central Intelligence. His representation includes major agencies like WME and Hirsch Wallerstein.
With its compelling narrative and strong cast, The Off Weeks promises to deliver an engaging viewing experience on Apple TV.
