Anya Taylor-Joy Stars in Apple TV+ Series Lucky, Set for 2025

Anya Taylor-Joy will return to television in the limited series Lucky, a thriller adaptation of Marissa Stapley's bestselling novel, set to premiere on Apple TV+ on July 15, 2025.

The series follows Lucky Armstrong, a skilled con artist raised in a world of crime, portrayed by Taylor-Joy. When a multimillion-dollar heist unravels, Lucky becomes the target of both the FBI and a ruthless mob boss, compelling her to confront her past and rely on her cunning to survive. The story explores a sequence of escalating bad decisions that lead to high-stakes chaos, including narrow escapes and intense confrontations.

Taylor-Joy, known for her breakout role as chess prodigy Beth Harmon in the 2020 Netflix miniseries The Queen's Gambit, takes on the lead role while also serving as an executive producer through her banner, Ladykiller. This marks her first major television project since that Emmy-nominated performance, following a string of high-profile films such as Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Dune: Part Two, and The Menu.

The ensemble cast includes Annette Bening as Priscilla, the dangerous mob leader pursuing Lucky; Timothy Olyphant as her father, John; Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as FBI Agent Billie...