User:Namnewstyle/Margo's Got Money Troubles
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| Created by | David E. Kelley |
| Based on | Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Network | Apple TV+ |
Margo’s Got Money Troubles is an upcoming American television series based on an adaption by David E. Kelley from the Rufi Thorpe novel of the same name. It is produced by Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, who star.
Premise
[edit]Margo’s Got Money Troubles centers on Margo Millet, whose tumultuous journey unfolds as the daughter of a Hooters waitress and a former professional wrestler. After an affair with her junior college English professor leaves her pregnant, Margo turns to OnlyFans to support herself. Reconnecting with her estranged father, who shares wisdom gleaned from his wrestling days, Margo achieves remarkable success on OnlyFans.[1][2]
Cast
[edit]- Elle Fanning as Margo Millet
- Nicole Kidman[3] Margo and her professor’s mediator
- Michelle Pfeiffer[4] as Shyanne, Margo's mother, a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler
- Nick Offerman[3] as Jinx, Margo's father, an ex-pro wrestler
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In October 2023, The Hollywood Reporter exclusively reported that Nicole Kidman, along with siblings Elle Fanning and Dakota Fanning, will also serve as executive producers for the adaptation of the 2024 novel Margo’s Got Money Troubles.[5]
In February 2024, it was reported that Apple TV+ outbid several other companies, including Netflix, to secure the rights to the series based on Rufi Thorpe’s forthcoming book.[1][2] David E. Kelley Productions’ David E. Kelley, Matthew Tinker; Lewellen Pictures’ Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning and Brittany Kahan Ward; and Blossom Films’ Kidman and Per Saari were set to executive produce alongside author Rufi Thorpe.[6][7] Later, Eva Anderson was updated as one of executive producers.[8][9]
In September 2024, Michelle Pfeiffer joined the cast and took on an expanded role as an executive producer.[10] This series marked the first collaboration between Pfeiffer and her husband, David E. Kelley.[11]
Casting
[edit]In February 2024, Kidman was set to co-star with Fanning, who portrayed the main character Margo, the daughter of a Hooters waitress and a professional wrestler.[12] In September 2024, Michelle Pfeiffer joined the cast as Shyanne, Margo's mother.[4] In October 2024, Nick Offerman was reported to star as Jinx, Margo's father.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b White, Peter (February 2, 2024). "Hot Series Package 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' Lands At Apple; Elle Fanning To Star With Nicole Kidman, Pair Will Produce With David E. Kelley, Dakota Fanning & A24". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Otterson, Joe (February 2, 2024). "'Margo's Got Money Troubles' Series From Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, David E. Kelley Lands at Apple". Variety. Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (October 28, 2024). "Nick Offerman Joins David E. Kelley's Apple Series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 28, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (September 23, 2024). "Michelle Pfeiffer Joins Elle Fanning & Nicole Kidman In David E. Kelley's Apple Series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley; Rose, Lacey (October 25, 2023). "A24, David E. Kelley to Adapt Red-Hot Book Where OnlyFans Meets Wrestling (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 25, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (February 2, 2024). "Apple Lands David E. Kelley's Elle Fanning-Nicole Kidman Drama 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ London, Rob (February 2, 2024). "Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning To Star in 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' For Apple". Collider. Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (October 28, 2024). "Nick Offerman Joins Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer in Apple TV+ Series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'". Variety. Archived from the original on October 28, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ Porter, Rick (October 28, 2024). "Nick Offerman Boards 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' at Apple TV+". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 28, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (September 23, 2024). "Michelle Pfeiffer Joins Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman in Apple TV+ Series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'". Variety. Archived from the original on September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ Porter, Rick (September 23, 2024). "Michelle Pfeiffer Joins 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' at Apple TV+". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ Gomez, Dessi (February 2, 2024). "Apple TV+ Buys Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning A24 Series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'". TheWrap. Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
External links
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Category:Apple TV+ original programming Category:American English-language television shows Category:Upcoming drama television series Category:Upcoming American television series Category:Television shows based on novels