“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” has been renewed for a second season at Apple TV.
The news comes ahead of the Season 1 finale on May 20. In addition, Apple announced that Eva Anderson will join series creator David E. Kelley as co-showrunner on Season 2.
Based on the 2024 novel of the same name by Rufi Thorpe, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” stars Elle Fanning as Margo, a college dropout and writer, “as she’s forced to make her way with a new baby, a mounting pile of bills and a dwindling amount of ways to pay them,” per the official logline. The cast also includes Michelle Pfeiffer as Margo’s mother, an ex-Hooters waitress, and Nick Offerman as Margo’s father, an ex-pro wrestler, as well as Nicole Kidman, Thaddea Graham, Marcia Gay Harden, Greg Kinnear, Michael Angarano, Rico Nasty and Lindsey Normington.
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” is executive produced by Kelley; Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning and Brittany Kahan Ward for Lewellen Pictures; Kidman and Per Saari for Blossom Films; Matthew Tinker for David E. Kelley Productions; Pfeiffer; Thorpe; Eva Anderson; Boo Killebrew; and Dearbhla Walsh, who also serves as a director alongside Kate Herron and Alice Seabright. A24 produces the 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 Rufi’s stunning story, it felt wholly original and most importantly human, and then with David’s writing, along with our epic cast of heart-wrenching performances, it truly felt like we had something special. Having the opportunity to bring more of Margo’s troubles, creativity, fearless spirit and authenticity to audiences with a second season, makes me incredibly happy and excited. I can promise everyone they’re in for a wild, messy and beautiful ride.”
“‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ was an irresistible proposition to me from day one,” said Kelley. “I fell in love with Rufi’s world and unpredictable characters, and it’s been rewarding to see audiences embrace this series. We can’t wait to continue this story with our partners at Apple and A24.”
“Ever since David’s sharp adaptation of Rufi’s novel debuted, audiences have wanted to spend more time with these riveting characters and the brilliant cast behind them, led by Elle, Michelle, Nick and Thaddea,” said Matt Cherniss, Apple TV’s head of programming. “We’re excited to watch Margo and the entire family continue to defy the odds in Season 2, in the way only they can, with humor, determination, and creativity.’”