Anya Taylor-Joy sets her latest television project five years after her Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning role in The Queen's Gambit. Tayor-Joy made her screen debut in the television show Endeavour in 2014, and a year later, she shot to prominence with a starring role in Robert Eggers' folk horror movie The Witch. She further cemented her status as one of Hollywood's most interesting up-and-comers with roles in movies like Split, Last Night in Soho, and The Northman, as well as ing the all-star cast of The Menu.

As her career has evolved, Taylor-Joy's movie roles diversified, with appearances in the comedy-thriller Amsterdam, the hit animated adventure The Super Mario Bros. Movie, an uncredited cameo in Dune: Part 2, and the starring role in Mad Max spinoff movie Furiosa. Additionally, Taylor-Joy has made waves on the small screen, with an important ing turn in the period crime drama Peaky Blinders and her award-winning role as Beth Harmon in The Queen's Gambit. Now, she is set to return to TV.

Anya Taylor-Joy Will Lead The Limited Drama Series Lucky

The Apple+ Show Is Based On A New York Times Bestselling Novel

Lucky is an drama based on Marissa Shipley's novel of the same name, and follows the story of a young woman who leaves behind a life of crime, only to find she must embrace her dark side again to escape her past. The show will be written and executive produced by co-showrunner Jonathan Tropper. Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon will also executive produce through her Hello Sunshine production banner. Per Apple, Taylor-Joy spoke of her delight at being able to work closely with Hello Sunshine, and her excitement about the project; check out her comments below:

Hello Sunshine continues to do a fantastic job of championing women’s voices and I’m thrilled to be ing the team alongside Jonathan, Cassie and Apple TV+ to bring ‘Lucky’ to life.

Taylor-Joy's comments suggest the show will be a layered character study that will focus on female empowerment. Additionally, the involvement of Witherspoon in a producing role suggests Lucky will be a prestige drama with a sprawling story that blends genres and includes a rich tapestry of characters and landscapes. While not much else is known about the show, it is expected to have a 2025 release date, and hopes are high that it can be another streaming success for Apple TV+.

Our Take On How Lucky Will Stack Up In Taylor-Joy's Filmography

The Actor Will Be Looking To Return To The Small Screen In Style

Taylor-Joy is one of the most in-demand stars working in Hollywood right now, and her body of TV work has been hugely impressive to date. Her return to the small screen will be highly-anticipated, and with a strong production team also involved in the project, Lucky could become another big hit for Taylor-Joy. While she might not achieve the critical acclaim that came with The Queen's Gambit, a dramatic show will allow her to test her acting range and sink her teeth into a darker and more intensive role.

Source: Apple