Elle Fanning Stars in Apple TV’s Margo’s Money Dilemma

Elle Fanning’s New Series on Apple TV

Elle Fanning is set to star in a new series coming to Apple TV, and it seems like a perfect next step for her career. Following her performance in Sentimental Value, which was a critically acclaimed drama from Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Trier, this new project could further solidify her reputation as a versatile and talented actress.

Sentimental Value was released in the United States on November 7, 2025, and has received rave reviews, currently holding a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In the film, Fanning plays Rachel Kemp, an American actress who is the lead in a play directed by Gustav Borg, played by Stellan Skarsgård. Rachel’s inability to speak Norwegian creates a challenge for her, and she begins to shift the burden of her uncertainty onto Gustav. Her performance in the film is both powerful and emotionally complex, showcasing her range as an actress.

Fanning’s career has taken some unexpected but successful turns over the past few years. In April 2026, she will take on a more conventional role, but one that aligns well with her growing reputation and potential.

A New Role in Margo’s Got Money Troubles

Elle Fanning is set to star as Margo Millet in the upcoming Apple TV original series Margo’s Got Money Troubles, based on the 2024 novel by Rufi Thorpe. The series follows Margo Millet, the daughter of a Hooters waitress named Shyanne (played by Michelle Pfeiffer) and a former professional wrestler named Jinx (played by Nick Offerman). Margo’s life has been filled with turmoil, and recently, she became pregnant after an affair with her junior college English professor. To support her new child, Margo decides to try out OnlyFans and reconnects with Jinx along the way.

Jinx’s experience in the world of WWE translates surprisingly well into creating a character for an OnlyFans page, and Margo quickly becomes a major star on the platform. While the novel is billed as a drama, it also has sharp humor, making it a unique and compelling story. This could be the perfect lead role for Fanning to showcase her talents and take her career to the next level.

A Fascinating Career Path

Despite the "scandalous" and unusual nature of the book, this role would actually be one of the more "traditional" roles in Fanning’s career. Since she began acting at age 3 in I Am Sam, Fanning has appeared in a wide variety of films and TV shows that other actors often avoid.

She portrayed Catherine the Great in the highly unique The Great, played a small, oft-humiliated Sylvie Russo in A Complete Unknown, and even hung from the back of a Yautja in Predator: Badlands. This role in Margo’s Got Money Troubles could be the opportunity that allows a wider audience to appreciate her impressive acting skills.