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Anya Taylor-Joy to Star in 'Lucky,' a New Apple TV+ Crime Drama

The seven-episode adaptation of Marissa Stapley’s novel will open with two episodes to introduce a con artist pulled back into danger.

Overview

  • The series follows Lucky Armstrong, a con artist who tries to leave a criminal past but is forced to run after a multi-million-dollar heist goes wrong.
  • The cast includes Annette Bening, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Timothy Olyphant, Drew Starkey, Clifton Collins Jr., Mo McRae and William Fichtner in key supporting roles.
  • Apple TV+ is positioning the show as a limited crime drama that explores identity, survival, family and moral ambiguity over seven episodes.
  • Promotional posts and reporting indicate the streamer will debut the first two episodes together at launch to set up the story and characters.
  • Available coverage is based on promotional material and a single media report, so details about the creative team beyond the cast and broader distribution have not been fully disclosed.