Apple TV+ Series 'Lady in the Lake' to Star Natalie Portman and Lupita Nyong'o

[MacRumors]

Apple has signed a straight to series order for "Lady in the Lake," a limited series that is set to star Natalie Portman and Lupita Nyong'o.

Directed by Alma Har'el, "Lady in the Lake" is an adaptation of Laura Lippman's best-selling novel of the same name. In addition to starring in the show, Portman and Nyong'o will both serve as executive producers, with Lippman also taking on an executive producer role.

The series will take place in 1960s Baltimore, where an unsolved murder pushes housewife and mother Maddie Schwartz (Portman) to reinvent her life as an investigative journalist, a move that sets her on a collision course with Cleo Sherwood (Nyong'o), a hard-working woman juggling motherhood, multiple jobs, and a commitment to advancing Baltimore's Black progressive agenda.

"Lady in the Lake" will be Natalie Portman's first television series, and it is the first television project for Alma Har'el, who previously directed "Honey Boy."

Article Link: Apple TV+ Series 'Lady in the Lake' to Star Natalie Portman and Lupita Nyong'o

 

[macsareveryinteresting]

I might watch the the show but I already am watching a ton of stuff.

 

[velocityg4]

Made me think of Monty Python

King Arthur: I am your king.
Peasant Woman: Well, I didn't vote for you.
King Arthur: You don't vote for kings.
Peasant Woman: Well, how'd you become king, then?
[Angelic music plays... ]
King Arthur: The Lady of the Lake, her arm clad in the purest shimmering samite, held aloft Excalibur from the bosom of the water, signifying by divine providence that I, Arthur, was to carry Excalibur. That is why I am your king.
Dennis the Peasant: Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.
Arthur: Be quiet!
Dennis the Peasant: You can't expect to wield supreme power just 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you!

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

 

[testcard]

I’m possibly the only person in the world not currently executive producing something or other.

 

[Agit21]

I really wonder how much money Apple is burning for this service.

 

[iapplelove]

I can’t find one person talking about Apple TV or shows they love watching on Apple TV. If it were not for my time on MR, I wouldn’t be hearing about any of these shows at all.

Apple has no interest in the streaming game, they only did it to not lose market shares.

 

[BWhaler]

Looks like a great plot line with two very talented actors. Hope it delivers.

 

[iapplelove]

I really wonder how much money is burning for this service.

Too much/

 

[DocklandNightShift]

I really wonder how much money is burning for this service.

Metric tons
All of which can be written off as a loss, as they imagine everyone giving them magic internet points for how “caring” they are

 

[orbital~debris]

I am here for this!

(And a pair of Star Wars alums, too!)

 

[DocklandNightShift]

I can’t find one person talking about Apple TV or shows they love watching on Apple TV. If it were not for my time on MR, I wouldn’t be hearing about any of these shows at all.

Apple has no interest in the streaming game, they only did it to not lose market shares.

Man if that ain’t the truth

Apple makes terrific products. But this media venture has been a misstep to say the least

 

[DotCom2]

I can’t find one person talking about Apple TV or shows they love watching on Apple TV. If it were not for my time on MR, I wouldn’t be hearing about any of these shows at all.

Apple has no interest in the streaming game, they only did it to not lose market shares.

The "Ted Lasso" series just won the Critics Choice award for best comedy. Just sayin'

 

[now i see it]

I'd pay money to watch Natalue feed her pet dog/cat/fish

 

[scwinsett]

God how pathetic do you have to be to get offended by a show you won’t even watch because it has a plot about helping people

 

[icwhatudidthere]

God how pathetic do you have to be to get offended by a show you won’t even watch because it has a plot about helping people

Haha, he's obviously triggered. Probably needs a safe space.

 

[LFC2020]

Don't care about the plot, Natalie Portman is enough for me. seems like she gets better with age. ??

 

[aajeevlin]

Asking for real, does Apple TV just have something relaxing and funny to watch (and maybe normal, not some crazy weird type of funny). I feel like all the shows have some sort of agenda. Someone correct me if I'm wrong or give me some suggestion.

 

[Naraxus]

Two great actresses

 

[icwhatudidthere]

Asking for real, does Apple TV just have something relaxing and funny to watch (and maybe normal, not some crazy weird type of funny). I feel like all the shows have some sort of agenda. Someone correct me if I'm wrong or give me some suggestion.

What agenda do you see in a show about soccer or making video games?

 

[qoop]

This WILL win loads of industry awards. You can't argue with an industry award. Just look at Chevrolet.

 

[velocityg4]

Why are so many shows called Limited Series now? Is there something so wrong with miniseries?

 

[wigby]

I can’t find one person talking about Apple TV or shows they love watching on Apple TV. If it were not for my time on MR, I wouldn’t be hearing about any of these shows at all.

Apple has no interest in the streaming game, they only did it to not lose market shares.

We're all in bubbles so only Apple knows the numbers. Everyone I know thinks Ted Lasso, For All Mankind and Morning Show are among the best streaming shows out there. I don't know anyone talking about Netflix or Prime shows these days. It's all anecdotal.

 

[SuperMatt]

Asking for real, does Apple TV just have something relaxing and funny to watch (and maybe normal, not some crazy weird type of funny). I feel like all the shows have some sort of agenda. Someone correct me if I'm wrong or give me some suggestion.

Are you asking for real? You say you want something relaxing and funny? There is a comedy section... I see Ted Lasso, Trying, Central Park, Dickinson, Little America, and Mythic Quest. There’s also a “family fun” section featuring Snoopy and a bunch of other things.

Would you mind detailing for us what you think the agenda of each of these shows is?

 

[wigby]

Why are so many shows called Limited Series now? Is there something so wrong with miniseries?

Limited series is literally the same as a mini series, just re-labeled.

 

[filmantopia]

Made me think of Monty Python

King Arthur: I am your king.
Peasant Woman: Well, I didn't vote for you.
King Arthur: You don't vote for kings.
Peasant Woman: Well, how'd you become king, then?
[Angelic music plays... ]
King Arthur: The Lady of the Lake, her arm clad in the purest shimmering samite, held aloft Excalibur from the bosom of the water, signifying by divine providence that I, Arthur, was to carry Excalibur. That is why I am your king.
Dennis the Peasant: Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.
Arthur: Be quiet!
Dennis the Peasant: You can't expect to wield supreme power just 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you!

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

This is the MPHG prequel we've all been waiting for.