The trailer for the upcoming Apple TV+ series, Manhunt, has been released. The seven-part miniseries is based on the nonfiction book Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson, recounting the hunt for John Wilkes Booth after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
In the trailer, Lovie Simone portrays Mary Simms, Antonio J Bell plays Milo Simms, and Roger Payano appears as Oswell Swann. According to the series IMDb page, Mary Simms will appear in 4 episodes, while both Milo Simms and Oswell Swann will be in 2 episodes.
All of these characters are based on real people who were involved with the events surrounding the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth. Despite not having much historical information on their perspectives, the portrayal of these lesser-known historical figures is highly anticipated.
