‘Cupertino’s Mike Colter Breaks Down Episode 4's Most Shocking Twist
Rival founders divide the lawyers
In “A.J. & Buddy,” Michael Price, played by Mike Colter, and Olivia Siffre, played by Rachel Keller, take on the founders of a prediction market site. The founders are pitted against each other, leaving the attorneys to work out what best serves their respective clients.
Christy, portrayed by Ella Stiller, is aboard a private jet with a man she spent the night with. He is one of the founders, while the other is being pressed for answers.
Colter values the Kings’ writing
Colter praised executive producers Robert and Michelle King for creating smart characters and compelling worlds. He said he finds their work a rewarding challenge and enjoys the range of characters they write, regardless of which side of the law they occupy.
He also described his continued collaborations with the Kings as fortunate. Their shows, he said, let actors play characters who may be smarter than they are.
Cases meet a Silicon Valley story
Cupertino combines a case each week with a continuing AI storyline. Michael and Olivia are portrayed as outsiders taking on powerful Silicon Valley interests, while their relationship develops through the work.
Colter discussed the show’s office-building premise, the ensemble of women around Michael and the experience of working with Joe Morton, who plays Michael’s father. He also spoke about the series’ comedic turns, including a kitchen counter piled with baking powder.
Key points
- Michael and Olivia defend rival founders of a prediction market site in Episode 4.
- Christy is on a private jet with one of the founders.
- Colter praised Robert and Michelle King’s character writing.
- Cupertino combines weekly cases with an ongoing AI storyline.