The crime drama 'Lucky,' starring Anya Taylor-Joy and executive produced by Reese Witherspoon, will premiere on Apple TV on Wednesday, July 15. The seven-episode mini-series is based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Marissa Stapley.
Release Schedule and Plot
The first two episodes of 'Lucky' will drop on July 15, with subsequent episodes releasing weekly every Wednesday. The story follows a brilliant con artist who goes on the run after a multi-million dollar heist goes wrong. Pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss, she embraces her criminal past to survive.
Cast and Production
Anya Taylor-Joy, known for her Golden Globe-winning role in 'The Queen's Gambit,' leads the cast. Her other notable roles include 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,' 'The Witch,' 'Peaky Blinders,' and 'The Split.' Reese Witherspoon, through her production company Hello Sunshine, serves as an executive producer. Stapley's 2021 novel was selected as a Reese's Book Club pick.
Taylor-Joy shared on 'This Morning' how Witherspoon envisioned her for the role from the start. 'It was so exciting. I got a call saying Reese wanted to send me a book and that she wanted to co-produce with me which is obviously the most incredible sentence to hear through a telephone,' Taylor-Joy said. 'And then when I read the book, I really felt like I had something to add to it which you want to feel as a producer and from that moment on, it’s been the most beautiful collaboration.'
Early Acclaim
Even before its release, 'Lucky' has garnered praise from book fans. A Goodreads reviewer described it as 'a gripping, heart-wrenching journey of resilience, hope, and redemption. A stunning read!' Another called it a 'real page turner,' noting 'this fast-paced, plot-driven tale is full of unexpected plot twists that’ll keep you guessing about Lucky and the lottery ticket until the very last page. Part action-adventure, part family saga, Lucky is full of heart.' One reader admitted, 'Finished in less than a day because I just couldn’t put it down!'
