Ben Stiller and Mike Judge Collaborate on Protective Custody Movie

Ben Stiller is making his way back to our screens in a brand-new comedy series called Protective Custody, in collaboration with Mike Judge, Dave King, and Steve Hely. This exciting project is currently in development at Apple TV+ and fans can look forward to a mix of creativity and humor from this talented team.

For Stiller, this marks his first leading role in a scripted comedy series, a departure from his usual sketch comedy work. The series is a highly anticipated venture for Apple TV+ and Stiller, following his success behind the scenes as an executive producer and director on the Emmy-winning drama Severance. Fans can also look forward to the reunion of Judge, Hely, and King, who have previously worked together on projects like Common Side Effects and Adult Swim.

Stiller was last seen in Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) alongside Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, and Benny Safdie. Known for his memorable roles in films like Night at the Museum, Zoolander, and There’s Something About Mary, Stiller’s upcoming projects include The Dink and Focker-in-Law.

So, get ready to laugh and stay tuned for Protective Custody, a comedy series that promises to bring a fresh and entertaining perspective to our screens.