Anya Taylor-Joy is bloodied and battling in Apple TV’s crime thriller ‘Lucky’
Anya Taylor-Joy stars as a con artist on the run in Apple TV's new crime thriller 'Lucky'.
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Anya Taylor-Joy leads the Apple TV thriller 'Lucky', portraying an identity-swapping con woman. The series is based on a real-life family scam story from Marissa Stapley.
Coverage from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and AP News describes the show as a high-voltage crime thriller, though reviews from The Hollywood Reporter characterize it as unsatisfying and possessing identity issues. USA Today reported on the premiere's attendance, noting the presence of Taylor-Joy and Reese Witherspoon.
Future interest centers on how viewers access the series, with OregonLive.com providing information on streaming and on-demand viewing options.
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Quick answers
Who stars in 'Lucky'?
Anya Taylor-Joy stars as the lead character, with Reese Witherspoon also appearing at the premiere.
What is the plot of the series?
The show follows an identity-swapping con artist on the run.
Is the show based on a true story?
According to People.com, the series was inspired by Marissa Stapley’s real-life family scam story.
Coverage (7)
- ‘Lucky’ Review: Anya Taylor-Joy Stars as an Identity-Swapping Con Woman in an Apple TV Thriller With Identity Issues of Its Own The Hollywood Reporter · 2h ago
- Anya Taylor-Joy Is a Con Artist on the Run in Apple TV’s High-Voltage Thriller ‘Lucky’: TV Review Variety · 2h ago
- See Anya Taylor-Joy, Reese Witherspoon, more stars at 'Lucky' premiere USA Today · 1d ago
- ‘Lucky’ Was Inspired by Marissa Stapley’s Real-Life Family Scam Story (Exclusive) People.com · 1d ago
- How to watch Lucky starring Anya Taylor-Joy streaming for free, on demand OregonLive.com · 1d ago
- 'Lucky' Review: Anya Taylor-Joy's Unsatisfying Apple TV Con Thriller The Hollywood Reporter · 1d ago
- Anya Taylor-Joy is bloodied and battling in Apple TV’s crime thriller ‘Lucky’ AP News · 1d ago broke it first
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