Apple TV+ crime drama starring Queen’s Gambit star in development for new series
oy) who finds herself re-entering the life of crime she was raised in years ago as she attempts to escape her past. With Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine production company on board, Apple TV+ is bringing Lucky to the small screen, marking Anya Taylor-Joy’s return to television after her success in Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit.
The show is a limited drama series co-showrun and written by Jonathan Tropper (known for See) and Cassie Pappas. Alongside them, Hello Sunshine’s Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter are executive producing, with Anya Taylor-Joy also attached through her production company, LadyKiller. This collaboration has flourished on Apple TV+, having previously worked on projects like The Morning Show, The Last Thing He Told Me, and the upcoming Surface.
Anya Taylor-Joy expressed her excitement about joining forces with Hello Sunshine and Apple TV+ to bring Lucky to life, noting the excellent job Hello Sunshine does in championing women’s voices. Likewise, Reese Witherspoon shared her enthusiasm for partnering with Apple TV+ and the talented team to adapt Marissa Stapley’s captivating novel into a compelling series. Lucky promises to offer viewers around the world a fresh perspective on female-centric storytelling and engaging characters.
