“The Crowded Room” is one of Apple TV+’s highly anticipated releases in 2023, starring Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried. This psychological thriller drama, created by Akiva Goldsman, is an adaptation of Daniel Keyes’ book “The Minds of Billy Milligan.” It will soon join the streaming service’s catalog, alongside popular projects like “Ted Lasso” and “The Big Door Prize.”
Set in the summer of 1979, the story unfolds over 10 episodes, gradually revealing the mystery behind a chilling crime. Loosely based on the case of Billy Milligan, who was arrested in the same year for the rape of three women on the Ohio State campus, the series delves into the enigmatic events that occurred.
“The Crowded Room” centers around Danny Sullivan (Tom Holland), a young man who becomes entangled in a New York shooting, leading to his arrest. Through a series of interviews conducted by the inquisitive interrogator Rya Goodwin (Amanda Seyfried), Danny shares his story, gradually unveiling the key events of his mysterious past and the unexpected twists that will ultimately change his life. Meanwhile, the real criminal lurks, posing a threat that could strike again.
The first three episodes of “The Crowded Room” are set to premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, June 9, 2023, with subsequent episodes releasing weekly until July 28. Viewers can access the series by streaming it on the Apple TV+ platform using their regular subscription.
The cast of “The Crowded Room” includes Tom Holland as Danny Sullivan, Amanda Seyfried as Rya Goodwin, Emmy Rossum as Candy Sullivan, Will Chase as Marlin Reid, Sasha Lane as Ariana, Zachary Golinger as young Danny Sullivan, Christopher Abbott as Stan, Emma Laird as Isabel, Jason Isaacs as Jack Lamb, Lior Raz as Yitzhak, Henry Eikenberry as Doug, Henry Zaga as Philip, Thomas Sadoski as Matty Dunn, Thomas Parobek as Ezra, Laila Robins as Susie, Sam Vartholomeos as Mike, and Levon Hawke as Jonny.