Carl Roberts 
Apple TV reveals a first look at Margo’s Got Money Troubles, starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicole Kidman and Nick Offerman.
Apple TV has revealed the premiere date and sneak peek at its highly anticipated series “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” starring and executive produced by Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Elle Fanning and Oscar and Emmy Award nominee Michelle Pfeiffer. Emmy Award-winner Nick Offerman and Thaddea Graham also lead the renowned ensemble cast. Oscar and Emmy winner Nicole Kidman, who also serves as an executive producer, is part of the cast. Hailing from A24 and multi-Emmy Award-winner David E. Kelley, and based on Rufi Thorpe’s best-selling novel of the same name, the eight-episode Apple Original series will premiere globally on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, with three episodes. New episodes will follow every Wednesday through May 20, 2026.
PREMISE
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” is a bold, heartwarming, and comedic family drama. It follows recent college dropout and aspiring writer, Margo (Fanning), the daughter of an ex-Hooters waitress (Pfeiffer) and ex-pro wrestler (Offerman). Margo is forced to make her way with a new baby, a mounting pile of bills and a dwindling amount of ways to pay them. The series also stars Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden, Oscar and Emmy Award-winner Greg Kinnear, Michael Angarano, Rico Nasty and Lindsey Normington.
BEHIND THE CAMERAS
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” is produced for Apple TV by A24. David E. Kelley serves as showrunner and writer. He also executive produces alongside Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning and Brittany Kahan Ward for Lewellen Pictures. Nicole Kidman and Per Saari of Blossom Films, and Matthew Tinker for David E. Kelley Productions also serve as executive producers. Michelle Pfeiffer, author Rufi Thorpe, Eva Anderson and Boo Killebrew also serve as executive producers. BAFTA and Emmy Award-winner Dearbhla Walsh directs the pilot and serves as an executive producer. Additional directors include Kate Herron and Alice Seabright.
The series marks the most recent collaboration between Kelley and Apple TV, following the Emmy Award-nominated hit drama, “Presumed Innocent,” which is now in production on its second season.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles premieres on April 15th, 2026, on Apple TV.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
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