Billy Crystal takes on one of the hardest and most disturbing roles of his career in the new series, Before.
Starring and executive produced by multi-award-winning actor, comedian and filmmaker Billy Crystal, Before is an atmospheric, character-driven psychological thriller that stars Crystal as ‘Eli,’ a child psychiatrist who, after recently losing his wife, Lynn (Judith Light), encounters a troubled young boy, Noah (Jacobi Jupe), who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli’s past. As Eli attempts to help Noah, their mysterious bond deepens.
The 10-episode series is executive produced by Crystal, Academy Award winner Eric Roth and creator Sarah Thorp, and features and ensemble cast starring alongside Crystal that includes multi-Emmy and Tony Award winner Judith Light (Transparent), Jacobi Jupe (Peter Pan & Wendy), Academy Award nominee Rosie Perez (The Flight Attendant), Tony Award nominee Maria Dizzia (Orange Is the New Black) and Ava Lalezarzadeh (In the Garden of Tulips).
11-year old Jacobi Jupe (brother of Noah Jupe) is absolutely astounding as the young boy who Crystal’s character Eli is trying to help. Their on screen connection is not only fascinating but utterly disturbing. For a young actor to take on a role of this magnitude, is quite unnerving and exciting to watch.
Before premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, October 25, with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday through December 20.
Our Bonnie Laufer spoke with stars, Billy Crystal, Judith Light, Rosie Perez and Jacobi Jupe.
- Rated: NR
- Genre: Drama, Supernatural
- Release Date: 10/25/2024
- Directed by: Adam Bernstein, David Petrarca, Jet Wilkinson
- Starring: Billy Crystal, Hope Davis, Jacobi Jupe, Judith Light, Rosie Perez
- Produced by: Billy Crystal, Desta Tedros Reff, Eric Roth, Howie Miller, Joseph Sousa, Kari Hobson, Samantha Sprecher, Sarah Thorp
- Written by: Sarah Thorp
- Studio: Apple TV +
