How ‘Bad Monkey’ Became the Surprise Best Comedy of the Summer

The work of writer Carl Hiaasen—who has written over 30 novels chronicling a variety of outrageous and absurd Florida crimes—has been long overdue for a screen adaptation worthy of his irresistibly wry humor intertwined with bleakness. At first blush, Bill Lawrence might seem like a counterintuitive choice to be the one doing the adapting. After all, Lawrence is best known for his work on beloved, often heartwarming sitcoms like Ted Lasso and Scrubs...