David Oyelowo Apple Series ‘Government Cheese’ rounds out the main cast

The upcoming Apple TV+ series “Government Cheese” has rounded out its main cast with four new additions: Variety only learned.

Jahi Winston (“We Have a Ghost,” “Charm City Kings”), Evan Alexander Ellison (“She Came to Me,” “Devil in Ohio”), Jeremy Bobb (“The Knick,” “Russian Pop”) and Louis Cancelmi (“Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Billions”) are all on the show. They will appear alongside previously announced series lead David Oyelowo and cast members Simone Missick, Bokeem Woodbine, Sunita Mani and Adam Beach.

Based on Paul Hunter’s short film of the same name, ‘Government Cheese’ follows Hampton Chambers (Oyelowo), described as “a man recently released from prison who struggles to keep his criminal past at bay and reclaim his family.” , while processing moments of divine intervention that seem to be occurring more and more frequently.”

Winston is repped by WME and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. Ellison is represented by Amplified for management and talent agency Pacific Artists Management. Bobb is represented by Gersh and Suskin/Karshan Management. Cancelmi is repped by Gersh and Red Letter Entertainment.

Hunter and Ayesha Carr serve as writers, executive producers and co-showrunners of “Government Cheese.” Hunter also directs. Oyelowo executive produces under his Yoruba Saxon banner. Charles D. King and Ahmadou Seck will executive produce the series for MACRO Television Studios along with Jelani Johnson and Marta Fernandez. Ali Brown will serve as co-executive producer alongside Hunter via Ventureland. Apple Studios and MACRO serve as co-studios.

(Pictured, left to right: Jahi Winston, Evan Alexander Ellison, Jeremy Bobb, Louis Cancelmi)