Joely Richardson Joins Apple TV’s New Dakota Fanning Thriller

Joely Richardson is officially joining a new thriller series heading to Apple. The untitled drama project comes from writer and producer Alex Cary. She will star as a series regular alongside Stellan Skarsgård and Dakota Fanning. Fanning takes the lead role in the show, which is being produced by Sony Pictures Television for the tech giant and its streaming platform. Both Dakota and Elle Fanning are on board as executive producers. An undercover agent falls for the heir of a corrupt business The plot focuses on an undercover Treasury agent, played by Fanning. She infiltrates a massive international conglomerate that holds deep political and criminal ties. The story follows her as she struggles to balance her strict mission with her growing personal feelings. Her main target is the man expected to take over the corrupt empire. Despite his background, she starts to believe he is genuinely a good person who is worthy of her love. This conflict drives the core tension of the new show on Apple TV. Behind the scenes, Alex Cary acts as the showrunner. Kari Skogland is set to direct the project while serving as an executive producer. The series will join the regular lineup on Apple TV+, giving subscribers a fresh story about money, crime, and loyalty.