Anya Taylor-Pleasure’s New Crime Thriller May Be Apple TV’s Largest Sequence But in First Look [Exclusive]
Anya Taylor-Pleasure has not so quietly turn out to be one of many largest film stars on the earth in the previous couple of years. Whereas most would rightfully credit score her excellent efficiency in The Queen’s Gambit as her breakout position, she was starring in darker, ritualistic hits like The Witch for Robert Eggers years earlier than. Again in 2024, she teamed up with Chris Hemsworth for the blockbuster sci-fi prequel, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which has been one of the vital well-liked films on HBO Max for over a yr now. She continued this sci-fi momentum into 2025, when she teamed up with Miles Teller (star of Prime Gun: Maverick) for The Gorge, the Apple TV authentic that additionally options Sigourney Weaver. ATJ’s work with Apple TV is much from finished, although, and he or she’s returning to the platform this summer time for one of the vital thrilling new releases of the yr.
Anya Taylor-Pleasure has been tapped to star in Apple TV’s new crime thriller collection, Fortunate, which can premiere this summer time on July 15. As a part of our Unique Summer season Preview Occasion right here at Collider, we’re thrilled to associate with Apple TV to completely preview a brand new picture of Taylor-Pleasure within the present, which additionally stars Timothy Olyphant (The Mandalorian) and William Fichtner (Jail Break). After the success of The Gorge, which continues to be one among Apple TV’s hottest films greater than a yr faraway from its premiere, Fortunate can safely be thought of one of the vital anticipated initiatives of the yr for Apple TV. The present is predicated on the novel of the identical title by Marissa Stapley, with Hillary Bettis, Cassie Pappas, Mark Stassenko, and even Jonathan Tropper working as writers. Apple TV beforehand launched the primary teaser and pictures for Fortunate again in February.
What Is ‘Fortunate’ About?
Fortunate follows a reformed legal (Anya Taylor-Pleasure) who’s compelled to confront her previous and return to illicit actions for one ultimate job with the hopes of securing her freedom and abandoning her former life as soon as and for all. Fortunate will include seven episodes, and with Apple TV dropping the primary two directly on July 15, this implies the present will conclude on August 19, barely a month after its debut. The way forward for Fortunate past Season 1 has but to be determined, however with stars like Anya Taylor-Pleasure and Timothy Olyphant concerned, it wouldn’t be stunning to see it return for a second season.
Take a look at the brand new picture from Fortunate above and keep tuned to Collider for extra updates and protection of the present forward of its July 15 premiere date.
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July 15, 2026
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Apple TV
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Jonathan Tropper, Cassie Pappas, Jonathan van Tulleken
