From executive producers Robert and Michelle King (The Good Wife, The Good Fight, Evil), Cupertino is a new CBS legal drama starring Mike Colter (Evil) and Rachel Keller (Fargo), and streaming on Paramount+. Premiering Thursday, Oct. 8, at 10 PM ET/PT, the David vs. Goliath drama follows two recently fired lawyers who team up to take on Silicon Valley’s tech elite. Rounding out the cast is Ella Stiller, Nik Dodani, Busy Philipps, and Renée Elise Goldsberry.
Here’s what you need to know about the cast of Cupertino, who they’re playing, and how they all fit into the picture.
Key facts about Cupertino
- Premiere: Thursday, Oct. 8
- Time: 10 PM ET/PT
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+
- Release cadence: New episodes Thursdays at 10 PM ET/PT on CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan); next-day streaming on Paramount+ (all plans)
- Stars: Mike Colter and Rachel Keller
- Genre: Legal drama
- Creators: Robert and Michelle King
Who’s in the Cupertino cast?
Meet the legal warriors taking on Silicon Valley’s tech titans in Cupertino:
- Mike Colter as Michael Price
- Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre
- Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino
- Nik Dodani as Vikram Malhotra
- Busy Philipps as Natalia Boutella
- Renée Elise Goldsberry as Nichole E. Ferebee
Cupertino Season 1 cast and characters
Mike Colter as Michael Price
In Cupertino, Mike Colter stars as Michael Price, an attorney who is wrongfully terminated by the tech start-up he co-founded and was cheated out of his stock options by. Not one to rest on his laurels, Michael joins forces with another fired lawyer to challenge Silicon Valley’s power players. Cupertino marks Colter’s fourth collaboration with Robert and Michelle King following The Good Wife, The Good Fight, and Evil.
Where you’ve seen him: Evil, The Good Wife, The Good Fight, Luke Cage
Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre
Rachel Keller plays Olivia Siffre, who, like Michael Price, was recently fired. The freshly-minted law school graduate teams up with Michael at their new underdog firm with the mission to represent those taken advantage of by the Goliaths controlling Silicon Valley.
Where you’ve seen her: Tokyo Vice, Legion, Fargo, Dirty John
Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino
Ella Stiller plays Christy Palladino, Michael’s former assistant who joins his upstart law firm.
Where you’ve seen her: The Comeback, And Just Like That…
Nik Dodani as Vikram Malhotra
Nik Dodani plays Vikram Malhotra, a Silicon Valley coder who is being held responsible for an errant drone that killed an onlooker during an elaborate drone display. He seeks out Michael and Olivia’s help.
Where you’ve seen him: Atypical, Twisters, Murphy Brown
Busy Philipps as Natalia Boutella
Busy Philipps plays Natalia Boutella, the ex-wife of an AI billionaire. She decides to finance Michael and Olivia’s start-up law firm, allowing them to take on high-profile cases and go after her ex-husband’s business, as well as other tech Goliaths. Philipps reunites onscreen with her Girls5eva co-star Renée Elise Goldsberry.
Where you’ve seen her: Girls5eva, Cougar Town, Dawson’s Creek, Freaks and Geeks
Renée Elise Goldsberry as Nichole E. Ferebee
Renée Elise Goldsberry plays Nichole E. Ferebee, the attorney Michael faces off with in the courtroom. Their dynamic is made even more complicated by the fact that they have a romantic history. A Tony® winner for Hamilton, Goldsberry is no stranger to working with Robert and Michelle King, previously appearing in The Good Wife and Evil. She also reunites here with Busy Philipps – they co-starred in the girl-group comedy Girls5eva.
Where you’ve seen her: Hamilton, Girls5eva, Evil, The Good Wife
What is Cupertino about?
Cupertino follows Michael Price (Mike Colter), a Silicon Valley lawyer who is cheated out of his stock options and let go by the tech start-up he helped build. Rather than accept his fate, Michael partners with Olivia Siffre (Rachel Keller), a fellow ousted attorney, to launch their own law firm. Their mission? Represent those being taken advantage of by Big Tech in a David vs. Goliath fight for justice.
The series was created by Robert and Michelle King, the brains behind The Good Wife, The Good Fight, Evil, and Elsbeth.
How to watch Cupertino
Cupertino premieres Thursday, Oct. 8, at 10 PM ET/PT on CBS, with new episodes airing weekly. You can catch every episode live on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan, or stream new episodes on demand with any Paramount+ plan.
FAQ
Who plays Michael Price in Cupertino?
Mike Colter plays Michael Price in Cupertino.
Who plays Olivia Siffre in Cupertino?
Rachel Keller plays Olivia Siffre in Cupertino.
Who stars in Cupertino?
In addition to Mike Colter and Rachel Keller, the Cupertino cast includes Ella Stiller, Nik Dodani, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Busy Philipps.
Is Mike Colter in Cupertino?
Yes. Mike Colter stars in Cupertino, the freshman CBS legal drama from executive producers Robert and Michelle King. He plays Michael Price, a lawyer who was wronged by his former employer.
Where can I watch Cupertino?
Cupertino airs Thursdays at 10PM ET/PT on CBS and streams live on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan. You can watch new episodes on demand the day after they air with any Paramount+ plan.
