Apple TV+ is bringing a ton of new content to its subscribers. Recently, they have brought a gripping book adaptation to life with the show Margo's Got Money Troubles. This is an eight-episode series based on the popular Rufi Thorpe novel of the same name, released in 2024.
Currently, Margo's Got Money Troubles is due for release and is awaiting an official release date to be announced. The series is produced by Apple TV+ and was announced earlier this year after the book launched in June 2024.
Is Margo's Got Money Troubles based on a book?
The recently announced Apple TV+ production is indeed based on a book, authored by PEN/Faulkner Award finalist Rufi Thorpe. The book was released in June 2024, and the official summary reads as follows:
"A bold, laugh-out-loud funny, and heartwarming story about one young woman's attempt to navigate adulthood, new motherhood, and her meager bank account in our increasingly online world—from the PEN/Faulkner finalist and critically acclaimed author of The Knockout Queen."
While announcing the book, Rufi Thorpe took to Instagram and said:
What do wrestling and social media have in common? Well, you’ll have to read Margot’s Got Money Troubles to find out 👀
Who are the confirmed cast members for Margo's Got Money Troubles?
The series boasts a stellar cast, with Emmy Awards winner, Elle Fanning in the lead, playing Margo Millet. Michelle Pfeiffer will also star in the series as Margo's mother. This will be her first project with her husband, David E. Kelley, who is leading the project. David in the past has done some phenomenal work on the sets of Ally McBeal, The Practice, The Undoing and more.
Nicole Kidman will also feature in the series, though her exact role has not yet been disclosed to the public. In the past Nicole has featured in shows like Big Little Lies, and Nine Perfect Strangers, which are also both adaptation of books as well.
Both these shows are based on the book written by Elin Hilderbran. She is a renowned author titled "the queen of beach reads" by the New York Times.
What is the plot of Margo's Got Money Troubles about?
Margo's Got Money Troubles follows Margo Millet, a 20-year-old single mother. She has an affair with a college professor who leaves her after she conceives. Margo is portrayed as a strong woman, but she struggles to make ends meet. Nearing eviction, she turns to OnlyFans to make extra cash.
The story explores Margo’s journey through financial difficulties, the complexities of internet fame, and her quest for self-sufficiency.
IMDb has revealed the official plot summary:
The young mother finds herself struggling to make ends meet. When her estranged father offers help, she starts an OnlyFans account using his advice from pro wrestling. Though successful, she wonders if internet fame comes at too high cost.
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