Coming off a win for Best Picture (“CODA”) and featuring a slew of critically-acclaimed series this year, Apple TV+ is really having a moment right now. April will likely give them two more critically-acclaimed series, “Slow Horses” with Gary Oldman and an intriguing metaphysical thriller called “Shining Girls” starring and executive produced by Emmy Award-winning actress Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”).
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Today, Apple TV+ released the new trailer for the highly anticipated series— it will make its worldwide debut on Friday, April 29, 2022, with the first three episodes, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday. Hailing from MRC Television, the series is also executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way production company and adapted for television by showrunner Silka Luisa, with Emmy Award winner Michelle MacLaren directing the first two episodes.
“Shining Girls” centers on a woman who works at a newspaper, but her life is radically altered following a gruesome and violent assault. While she survives, she is plagued by emotional trauma and reality-distorting memory loss that is much more disturbing than just amnesia. In addition to Moss and Wagner Moura (“Narcos”), who plays the second lead and a journalist trying to help her capture her assailant, the gripping drama stars Phillipa Soo, Amy Brenneman, and Jamie Bell. Here’s the official synopsis:
Based on Lauren Beukes’ best-selling novel, “Shining Girls” follows Kirby Mazrachi (Moss) as a Chicago newspaper archivist whose journalistic ambitions were put on hold after enduring a traumatic assault. When Kirby learns that a recent murder mirrors her own case, she partners with seasoned, yet troubled reporter Dan Velazquez (played by Wagner Moura), to uncover her attacker’s identity. As they realize these cold cases are inextricably linked, their own personal traumas and Kirby’s blurred reality allow her assailant to remain one step ahead. In addition to Moss and Moura, the gripping drama stars Phillipa Soo, Amy Brenneman and Jamie Bell.
“Shining Girls” is adapted for television and executive produced by Silka Luisa, who also serves as showrunner. Elisabeth Moss stars, directs, and executive produces through Love and Squalor Pictures, alongside Lindsey McManus. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson, and Michael Hampton executive produce through Appian Way. Michelle MacLaren directs, and executive produces with Rebecca Hobbs for MacLaren Entertainment. Daina Reid directs, and executive produces. Author Lauren Beukes and Alan Page Arriaga also serve as executive producers.
“Shining Girls” hits Apple TV+ on April 29. Check out the new trailer below.
