“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” has been renewed for a second season on Apple TV.
This news was announced ahead of the Season 1 finale on May 20th. Additionally, Apple announced that Eva Anderson will join series creator David E. Kelley as co-showrunner for Season 2.
Based on the 2024 novel of the same name by Luffy Thorpe, Margo’s Got Money Trouble stars Elle Fanning as Margo, a college dropout and writer who is “forced to make ends meet with a new baby, an ever-growing mountain of bills, and an ever-diminishing way to pay the bills,” according to the official logline. The cast includes Michelle Pfeiffer as Margo’s mother, a former Hooters waitress, and Nick Offerman as Margo’s father, a former professional wrestler, as well as Nicole Kidman, Thaddea Graham, Marcia Gay Harden, Greg Kinnear, Michael Angarano, Rico Nasty, and Lindsey Normington.
“Margo’s Got Money Troublez” will be executive produced by Kelly. Lewellen Pictures’ Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning, Brittany Kahan Ward; Kidman and Per Saari from Blossom Films. Matthew Tinker of David E. Kelley Productions. Pfeiffer. soap. Eva Anderson. Bouki Brew. Dearbhre Walsh also directs alongside Kate Herron and Alice Seabright. A24 produces series for Apple TV.
“Embarking on the adventure of bringing Margo to the screen has been one of the greatest joys of my life,” Fanning said in a statement. “When I first read Luffy’s incredible story, I thought it was completely original and most importantly, human. And with David’s script and a spectacular cast of heart-breaking performances, we feel like we’ve got something truly special. I’m incredibly happy and excited to have the opportunity to bring more of Margo’s troubles, creativity, fearlessness, and authenticity to our viewers in the second season, and I can promise everyone a wild, messy, and beautiful journey.”
“‘Margo’s Got Money Trouble’ was an appealing proposition to me from day one,” Kelly said. “I fell in love with Luffy’s world and unpredictable characters. It’s rewarding to see audiences embrace this series. I can’t wait to continue this story with our partners at Apple and A24.”
“Ever since David’s incisive adaptation of Luffy’s novel was released, viewers have been begging to spend more time with these fascinating characters and the incredible cast behind them, including Elle, Michelle, Nick, and Sadia,” said Matt Charniss, Head of Programming, Apple TV. “We look forward to watching Margo and the entire family continue to rise to the challenge in Season 2, with humor, determination and creativity, in the way only they can.”
