Stop everything you ’re doing and check this show !
If you’ve ever seen the 1981 adventure-comedyTime Bandits, starring John Cleese,Sean Connery, andShelley Duvall…
Then you might be excited to hear that Apple TV+ has a newTime Banditsseries (created byTaika WaititiandJemaine Clement) that is equal parts hilarious and heartwarming. (Seriously, it’s my favorite show on TV right now.)
The series follows a gang of thieves who travel through time trying to steal artifacts from history. But things get a little complicated when a portal opens up in the room of an 11-year-old history nerd named Kevin.
We’ve got you covered if you’re wondering who’s who in the new Apple TV+ show. Here’s your guide to the entire cast:
Lisa Kudrowas Penelope
You probably know here from… pretty much everything??? She’s a comedy icon who’s been in everything fromFriendstoThe ComebacktoRomy and Michele’s High School Reunion.
Taika Waititi as Supreme Being
You probably know him from… also everything!! His notable projects includeOur Flag Means Death,What We Do in the Shadows,Jojo Rabbit,and theThorfilms.
Jemaine Clement as Pure Evil
You probably know him from things like his hilarious comediesFlight of the ConchordsandWhat We Do in the Shadows.
Kal-El Tuck as Kevin
This is actually Kal-El’s first major project! He previously appeared in a couple of short films and an episode ofAndy and the Band.
Charlyne Yi as Judy
You might recognize her fromKnocked Up,This is 40,House, andSteven Universe.
Roger Jean Nsengiyumva as Widgit
You might recognize Nsengiyumva (pictured right) fromTomb Raider(2018),You Don’t Know Me, orAfrica United.
Tadhg Murphy as Alto
You might recognize him fromVikings,Black Sails,How to Build a Girl, orConversations with Friends.
And Rume Temte as Bittelig
You might recognize him fromThe Last Kingdom,Captain Marvel, orThe Swarm.


















