J.K. Simmons to star opposite Will Poulter in Apple TV's Beat the Reaper

J.K. Simmons will star opposite Will Poulter in Apple TV's Beat the Reaper as a series regular, meaning a central cast member, Deadline reported on 22 September. Simmons will play Dr Friendly, an incompetent surgeon. Poulter plays intern Dr Peter Brown. The drama, based on Josh Bazell's novel, hails from Apple Studios and New Regency.