Anya Taylor-Joysets her latest television project five years after her Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning role inThe Queen’s Gambit. Tayor-Joy made her screen debut in the television showEndeavourin 2014, and a year later, she shot to prominence with a starring role in Robert Eggers' folk horror movieThe Witch. She further cemented her status as one of Hollywood’s most interesting up-and-comers with roles in movies likeSplit,Last Night in Soho, andThe Northman, as well as joining the all-starcast ofThe Menu.
As her career has evolved,Taylor-Joy’s movie rolesdiversified, with appearances in the comedy-thrillerAmsterdam, the hit animated adventureThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, an uncredited cameo inDune: Part 2, and the starring role inMad Maxspinoff movieFuriosa. Additionally, Taylor-Joy has made waves on the small screen, with an important supporting turn in the period crime dramaPeaky Blindersand her award-winning role as Beth Harmon inThe Queen’s Gambit. Now, she is set to return to TV.
The Apple+ Show Is Based On A New York Times Bestselling Novel
Luckyis an upcoming drama based on Marissa Shipley’s novel of the same name, and follows the story of a young woman who leaves behind a life of crime, only to find she must embrace her dark side again to escape her past. The show will be written and executive produced by co-showrunner Jonathan Tropper.Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon will also executive producethrough her Hello Sunshine production banner. PerApple, Taylor-Joy spoke of her delight at being able to work closely with Hello Sunshine, and her excitement about the project; check out her comments below:
Hello Sunshine continues to do a fantastic job of championing women’s voices and I’m thrilled to be joining the team alongside Jonathan, Cassie and Apple TV+ to bring ‘Lucky’ to life.
Taylor-Joy’s comments suggest the show will be a layered character studythat will focus on female empowerment. Additionally, the involvement of Witherspoon in a producing role suggestsLuckywill be a prestige drama with a sprawling story that blends genres and includes a rich tapestry of characters and landscapes. While not much else is known about the show, it is expected to have a 2025 release date, and hopes are high that it can be anotherstreaming success for Apple TV+.
Our Take On How Lucky Will Stack Up In Taylor-Joy’s Filmography
The Actor Will Be Looking To Return To The Small Screen In Style
Taylor-Joy is one of the most in-demand stars working in Hollywood right now, and her body of TV work has been hugely impressive to date. Her return to the small screen will be highly-anticipated, and with a strong production team also involved in the project,Luckycould become another big hit forTaylor-Joy. While she might not achieve the critical acclaim that came withThe Queen’s Gambit, a dramatic show will allow her to test her acting range and sink her teeth into a darker and more intensive role.
Lucky
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Lucky is an upcoming TV miniseries on Apple TV+ by creator Jonathan Tropper.
Anya Taylor-Joy
Discover the latest news and filmography for Anya Taylor-Joy, known for The Queen’s Gambit and The Witch.
