Taron Egerton Returns to Apple TV+ in Crime Drama Smoke, Premiering June 27

Apple TV+ has officially unveiled the first look at Smoke, its newest high-stakes crime drama starring and executive produced by Taron Egerton. The limited series will launch globally on Friday, June 27, 2025, with a two-episode premiere, followed by weekly releases through August 8.

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Taron Egerton Returns to Apple TV+ in Smoke

Reuniting Black Bird creator Dennis Lehane with leading man Taron Egerton, Smoke follows the tangled cases of two serial arsonists — and the unlikely alliance between a fire investigator with a haunted past and a relentless detective.

Egerton stars as Dave Gudsen, a brilliant but tormented arson expert. Jurnee Smollett joins him as Michelle Calderone, a no-nonsense detective determined to uncover the truth.

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Meet the Star-Studded Cast

Alongside Egerton and Smollett, Smoke features a powerhouse ensemble including:

Rafe Spall
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
Hannah Emily Anderson
Anna Chlumsky
Adina Porter
Greg Kinnear
John Leguizamo

Inspired by true events and based on the podcast Firebug (hosted by Kary Antholis), Smoke blends real-life horror with tightly woven drama.

First Look at Smoke

Apple TV+ released several chilling stills from the show:

Egerton navigating charred crime scenes
Smollett in full interrogation mode
Greg Kinnear caught in the web of arson suspicion
John Leguizamo and Anna Chlumsky facing off in a tense exchange

These visuals hint at the emotional weight, complex dynamics, and psychological toll that define the series.

Behind the Scenes: Prestige Crime Drama at Its Finest

Smoke is executive produced by:

Dennis Lehane
Taron Egerton
Richard Plepler (EDEN Productions)
Bradley Thomas & Dan Friedkin (Imperative Entertainment)
Kari Skogland, Joe Chappelle, Jane Bartelme
Kary Antholis (Crime Story Media)
Marc Smerling (Truth Podcasting Corp.)

Directors include Kari Skogland, Joe Chappelle, and Jim McKay.

A Big Summer for Apple TV+ — And Taron Egerton

Following the success of Black Bird, Smoke marks another major step in Egerton’s growing relationship with Apple TV+. It also continues the platform’s push into prestige limited series, alongside Hijack, Criminal Record, and Slow Horses.