FBI Pursuit and a Ruthless Crime Boss: Anya Taylor-Joy's New Role in 'Lucky'
Apple TV has unveiled a new trailer for "Lucky," the new thriller series starring and executive produced by Anya Taylor-Joy, which will premiere on the service worldwide on July 15. The limited series, based on Marissa Stapley's bestselling novel, is already shaping up as one of the summer's most intriguing productions for fans of crime dramas and suspense.
At the center of the plot is Lucky, a young woman who grew up in the world of crime but managed to leave her former life behind. But when a massive heist worth millions of dollars goes wrong, she is forced to return to the dark side of her life in a desperate attempt to escape a past that keeps chasing her. At the same time, she finds herself pursued by both the FBI and the leader of a ruthless crime organization.
Alongside Taylor-Joy, the series also stars Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Drew Starkey, Clifton Collins Jr. and William Fichtner. The cast of "Lucky" includes, among others, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Annette Bening and Timothy Olyphant.
The series is based on the book "Lucky," which was a New York Times bestseller and was selected for actor and producer Reese Witherspoon's book club. The television adaptation is being created by Jonathan Tropper and Cassie Pappas, who serve as creators, writers and showrunners. Tropper, who has worked with Apple TV on other projects, also serves as an executive producer. The series is produced in collaboration between Apple Studios and Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine production company, which in recent years has been involved in a string of successful series including "The Morning Show," "The Last Thing He Told Me," "Truth Be Told" and "Surface."
Golden Globe winner Annette Bening is one of the standout stars of "Lucky."
Anya Taylor-Joy, 30, was born in Miami and grew up between Argentina and Britain. She had her breakthrough at a young age in the horror film "The Witch," which is considered one of the standout horror films of the past decade. She later cemented her status with roles in "Split," "Glass," "Emma," "Last Night in Soho," "The Menu" and "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." Global recognition came in 2020 thanks to her role as Beth Harmon in the hit series "The Queen's Gambit." The series became one of Netflix's biggest successes, and Taylor-Joy won a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award for it.
In recent years, she has become one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses, moving between high-budget action films, period dramas, psychological thrillers and prestige television productions. In "Lucky," she not only stars in the lead role but also serves as an executive producer, reflecting her growing influence behind the scenes in the industry. The series will premiere on July 15 with its first two episodes, followed by a new episode each week until the season finale on August 19.
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