Lucky cast and characters: here’s who is bringing the Apple TV series to life

Crime-drama enthusiasts are gearing up for Lucky, the upcoming series with Anya Taylor-Joy as the main lead. Yes, that's absolutely right.

Apple TV has recently confirmed the release date for Lucky as July 15, 2026. So, make sure you're tuned in to the streamer and enjoy watching The Queen's Gambit star play a thrilling character of a con artist.

At the heart of the story is Lucky, whose life takes an unexpected turn after a robbery goes wrong. Initially, it looked like a big win for her, but when she realized that the government and law enforcement were all closing in on her, she had no option but to make desperate escapes.

Want to know more about the series and the characters? Read below!

Lucky cast and character guide: Here's who is playing the main figures in the Apple TV series

The cast of Apple TV's Lucky has some of the most talented stars from the entertainment industry. Here's a look at the main characters:

1) Anya Taylor-Joy as Lucky

Anya Taylor-Joy in her new series (Image via Apple TV+ Press)

Anya Taylor-Joy plays the titular role of Armstrong, who happens to be a con artist. One day, she decides to leave her criminal life behind after one big, high-stakes money heist goes wrong.

As a result, she finds herself hunted by both federal authorities and a powerful figure from the criminal underworld. In addition to starring in the show, Taylor-Joy is also involved behind the scenes as an executive producer through her company, Ladykiller.

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2) Annette Bening as Priscilla

Annette Bening plays Priscilla (Image via Apple TV+ Press)

Bening's Priscilla is a mob and a key figure in the TV series. She also appears in the official teaser, and it looks like Priscilla is going to be among the biggest threats in Armstrong's life.

3) Timothy Olyphant as John

Timothy Olyphant plays John (Image via Apple TV+ Press)

Just by looking at his name, viewers can tell that John has a connection to the main character. He is the con artist's father and through him, viewers will get to know her more.

4) Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Agent Billie Rand

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor plays Agent Billie Rand (Image via Apple TV+ Press)

Agent Billie Rand is from law enforcement, tasked with tracking down the con artist. This means she will also make the con artist's life hard by trying to chase her and put her behind bars.

5) Drew Starkey as Cary

Drew Starkey plays Cary (Image via Apple TV+ Press)

Lucky isn't single. She has a husband named Cary, who is also her partner in crime. He looks good and calm, but little do people know how clever Cary is.

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Other cast members in Lucky

The TV series has other cast members who, despite not playing the leading roles, make a huge impact in completing the series. Here's a look at the names of the supporting cast:

William Fichtner as Whittaker: The actor has joined the series in a recurring role as Whittaker.

Eric Lange as Kershaw: Lange also appears in a recurring role as a character named Kershaw.

The cast list continues with names like Clifton Collins Jr. as Dutch, Mo McRae as Agent Eli Gates, Joey Graziadei as a police officer, Quinn Aune as Young, Mika McCalla, Aadyn Encalarde as Dana, and Matthew Rauch as Noah.

The series was helmed by Jonathan Tropper as the creator and showrunner alongside Cassie Pappas. As for executive production, it has been produced by Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter under the Hello Sunshine banner. Jonathan van Tulleken is also an executive producer and directed multiple episodes, including the pilot.