Elle Fanning, the celebrated star of Predator: Badlands, is about to dazzle audiences with a bold new role. This time, she’s stepping into the shoes of an OnlyFans creator in the eagerly anticipated Apple TV+ series, Margo’s Got Money Troubles. The 27-year-old actress is set to lead the show, which is based on Rufi Thorpe’s upcoming 2024 novel. Fanning’s transition from science fiction to adult drama promises a captivating performance that fans won’t want to miss.
Created by the renowned David E. Kelley, this series follows Margo Millet, a resourceful young woman navigating life’s challenges. The plot unfolds as Margo, the daughter of a Hooters waitress and a former professional wrestler, becomes involved in a passionate affair with her junior college professor, resulting in an unexpected pregnancy. To make ends meet, she turns to OnlyFans, swiftly becoming a sensation in the adult content world. With a cast that includes Michelle Pfeiffer as Margo’s mother and Nick Offerman as her father, the series promises both drama and depth.
With the release of the first photos in December and an exclusive cover by Elle Magazine, anticipation for the series is building. "When you read the book, you just fall in love so much with these characters – they’re so vividly drawn," Fanning shared, expressing her excitement about Thorpe’s novel. She added a tantalizing glimpse into the series: "The beginning of a novel is like a first date. That’s what you want. For the author to come right up to you in the dark of your twisted mind and kiss you on the throat."
Margo’s Got Money Troubles will premiere on April 15, 2026, on Apple TV+, releasing the first three of its eight episodes. The series promises a mix of social realism and absurdism, as described by Kelley: "It’s an affirmative story… My read of the book is that there was real social realism with absurdism splashed into it. And that’s just a juicy cocktail." With a star-studded cast and an intriguing storyline, it’s a series that’s sure to captivate audiences.
Elle Fanning’s foray into an OnlyFans-centric storyline marks her as the second actress to explore such a role, following Sydney Sweeney’s memorable portrayal in Euphoria Season 3. The series also features other acclaimed actors like Nicole Kidman as a former pro-wrestler, adding even more star power to this must-watch drama.