First look at 'Lucky': Anya Taylor-Joy leads Apple's next series
What's the story
Apple TV+'s limited series Lucky, starring and executive produced by Anya Taylor-Joy, has officially started filming. The first leg of the shoot took place in Las Vegas before moving to its main shooting location, Los Angeles. The star-studded cast also features Annette Bening, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Timothy Olyphant, and Drew Starkey. The decision to film Lucky in LA comes after the show successfully acquired a $10.68 million California tax credit in December under the guise of an untitled Apple Studios Series.
Series synopsis
'Lucky' plot and character details revealed
Lucky, written by Jonathan Tropper and based on Marissa Stapley's bestselling novel, follows a young woman (Taylor-Joy) struggling with her criminal past. Starkey has been cast in a major recurring role as Cary, Lucky's (Taylor-Joy) husband. The story follows her journey as she is reluctantly forced to return to her criminal roots in a desperate attempt to escape her past.
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First look at Taylor-Joy and Starkey
Neon lights up on production.
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Anya Taylor-Joy confronts a dark criminal past in an adaptation of the New York Times best-seller.
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Crew details
'Lucky' production team and Starkey's recent projects
Tropper is co-show running and executive producing Lucky via his Tropper Ink banner under a wide-ranging deal with Apple TV+. He is joined by co-showrunner Cassie Pappas, while Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter executive produce for Hello Sunshine. Taylor-Joy also executive produces through her production company, Ladykiller. Jonathan Van Tulleken will direct a few episodes, including the pilot, and executive produce.