GOVERNMENT CHEESE - WE HEAR FROM THE CAST AND CREATOR

There’s nothing like some good Government Cheese!

Starring multi-award-winner David Oyelowo, who also serves as executive producer, “Government Cheese” is a surrealist family comedy set in 1969 San Fernando Valley that tells the story of the Chambers, a quirky family pursuing lofty and seemingly impossible dreams, beautifully unfettered by the realities of the world.

When Hampton Chambers (Oyelowo) is released from prison, his long-awaited family reunion doesn’t go quite as he’d planned. During his absence, Hampton’s wife, Astoria (Missick), and sons, Einstein (Ellison) and Harrison (Di’Allo Winston), have formed an unconventional family unit, and Hampton’s return spins their world into chaos.

The ensemble cast also includes  Simone Missick, Jahi Di’Allo Winston and Evan Ellison, Bokeem Woodbine, Jeremy Bobb, Louis Cancelmi, Julien Heron, Djilali Rez-Kallah, Louis Ferreira, Thomas Beaudoin and Kyle Mac, with John Ortiz and Adam Beach.

Hailing from Apple Studios and MACRO Television Studios, the 10-episode series is written, executive produced and co-showrun by Hunter and Carr. Hunter also directs; and, in addition to starring, Oyelowo executive produces under his Yoruba Saxon banner. The series is also executive produced by Charles D. King and Marta Fernandez for MACRO Television Studios. Ali Brown executive produces for Ventureland.

“Government Cheese” premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, April 16, with the first four episodes, followed by one episode weekly every Wednesday through May 28, 2025.

I spoke with stars, David Oyelowo (“Hampton Chambers” / Executive Producer) and Simone Missick (“Astoria Chambers”) Jahi Di'Allo Winston (“Harrison Chambers”) and Evan Ellison (“Einstein Chambers”) Bokeem Woodbine  “Bootsy” and Aeysha Carr (Co-Showrunner / Executive Producer).

Check out the interviews in the playlist below.