Nick Offerman is the latest addition to the upcoming Apple TV+ series ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Variety has learned.
Offerman will star in the series alongside previously announced cast members Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman and Michelle Pfeiffer. The eight-episode show was ordered to series from Apple in February after a multi-platform bidding war. It is based on the novel of the same name by Rufi Thorpe, which was published in June.
According to the description of the novel’s plot, it focuses on Margo Millet (Fanning), the daughter of a Hooters waitress (Pfeiffer) and an ex-professional wrestler (Offerman). Now an unemployed single mother in her early twenties, Margo struggles to make ends meet, leading her to launch an OnlyFans account. When her father returns to her life, she begins to integrate his lessons from the professional wrestling world into her OnlyFans work, leading to unexpected success.
Earlier this year, it was reported that Offerman will appear in the upcoming Netflix series ‘Death by Lightning’, which tells the story of the assassination of US President James Garfield (Michael Shannon) by Charles Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen).
Offerman won the Emmy Award and Independent Spirt Award for his guest role on the hit HBO series “The Last of Us” in 2023 for the critically acclaimed episode “Long, Long Time.” He is best known for his starring roles in shows like “Parks and Recreation,” “Pam & Tommy” and “Devs,” as well as films like “The Founder” and “The Kings of Summer.” His recent credits include the final season of “The Umbrella Academy” and the Alex Garland film “Civil War.”
He is represented by UTA and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
David E. Kelley writes, executive produces and shows running “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.” Fanning, Kidman and Pfeiffer will all executive produce in addition to starring. Brittany Kahan Ward and Dakota Fanning are executive producers through Fannings’ Lewellen Pictures. Per Saari of Kidman’s Blossom Films produces with Matthew Tinker for David E. Kelley Productions. Thorpe is also an executive producer. A24 is the studio.