This story starts with an introduction to author Carl Hiassen. Carl lives in Miami, and writes some short stories about the reality of things that happen here. And longer (at least partially fictional) stories loosely based on real events.
The stories are weird and wonderful, taking place in the state of Florida. We didn't get the "Florida Man" name for nothing!
Anyway, one of the stories he wrote was "Bad Monkey" which Apple TV made into a mini series starring Vince Vaughn. It takes place in the Keys and Miami and is fun. But the cool part is that its not only set here, it was actually filmed here.
If you haven't seen it, I do recommend it. It is bizarre and pretty funny. The series was based on the book, and ended in much the same way as its source. That's that.
But... Apple found it to be such a success that they are ordering a season 2. Except that its not based on a specific work, Hiassen will only "consult" on the general theme, and it will be filmed in Hollywood, but be set in the keys again.
It all raises many questions, but the biggest one has to do with why it won't be filmed here. Its because the state doesn't have any sort of tax incentive to produce movies here, and very often shows are set here but filmed in California. Its weird.
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