Timothy Olyphant received’t be digging coal with Justified co-star Walton Goggins this time round, however he’s returning to the small display in an upcoming Apple TV+ restricted sequence titled Fortunate. Olyphant joins the present’s lead, Anya Taylor-Pleasure, and Annette Bening in an adaptation of the 2021 heist novel of the identical title by creator Marissa Stapley. The actor is slated to painting Fortunate’s dad (per Selection).
Within the ebook, Fortunate Armstrong (Taylor-Pleasure) is the “plucky protagonist” and grifter, who has managed to make off with 1,000,000 {dollars}, alongside together with her boyfriend. Fortunate desires to start out a brand new life, however that’s when the true problems start. Take a look at the synopsis for Stapley’s New York Instances bestseller courtesy of the creator’s official web site under:
“Fortunate finds herself alone for the primary time, navigating the world with out the assistance of both her father or her boyfriend, the 2 figures from whom she’s discovered the artwork of the rip-off. When she discovers {that a} lottery ticket she purchased on a whim is value tens of millions, her elation is tempered by one massive drawback: cashing within the successful ticket means the police will arrest her for her crimes.
She’ll go to jail, with no likelihood to redeem her fortune. As Fortunate tries to keep away from arrest and make a future for herself, she should confront her previous by reconciling together with her father; discovering her mom, who deserted her when she was only a child; and coming to phrases with the person she thought she beloved — whose difficult previous is catching as much as her, too.”
Fortunate marks however considered one of two upcoming tasks Justified actor Timothy Olyphant will seem in on Apple TV+. He will even star alongside Owen Wilson in a 10-episode golf comedy, which can function Olyphant portraying “a profitable, former golf professional,” in accordance with Selection.
‘Fortunate’ Groups Anya Taylor-Pleasure With a Stacked Forged and Crew
Whether or not Anya Taylor-Pleasure joins the forged of Spider-Man 4 remains to be anybody’s guess, however the Hollywood mainstay has a lot on her plate to maintain her busy. Along with starring because the prison protagonist in Apple TV+’s Fortunate, Taylor-Pleasure can be serving as an govt producer on the mission. The variation additionally options Reese Witherspoon as an EP, who truly featured creator Marissa Stapley’s novel in her very personal ebook membership. Witherspoon delved into the genesis of the heist novel-turned-series in an announcement (per Selection):
“Reese’s Guide Membership started with the objective of deepening connections – to the tales, to the storytellers, and to the neighborhood we’re constructing. It’s extremely rewarding to have the ability to amplify these female-centric tales and their authors, see our neighborhood join with them, then see them tackle a complete new life on display.
We couldn’t be extra excited to associate with Apple TV+ and the incomparable Anya Taylor-Pleasure, plus our sensible creator Jonathan Tropper and his great co-showrunner Cassie Pappas, to deliver this compelling sequence – based mostly on Marissa Stapley’s unbelievable novel – to audiences around the globe.”
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Teaming Timothy Olyphant, who completely killed it within the must-see Justified and its follow-up, Justified: Metropolis Primeval, with Anya Taylor-Pleasure ought to give the Apple TV+ restricted sequence some critical clout. Now, whether or not this Taylor-Pleasure streaming saga can be as beloved as her triumph on Netflix, The Queen’s Gambit, stays to be seen. Nonetheless, the blueprint for Fortunate is a strong one, given the unimaginable work Stapley penned and cranked out right into a best-selling novel.
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