Natalie Portman will be starring in her first TV role with Apple TV+’s upcoming series, Lady in the Lake, directed by Alma Har’el (Bombay Beach, Honey Boy) and based on a novel written by Laura Lippman. Apart from Portman’s phenomenal acting and contribution to the series, there’s plenty more in store when it comes to Lady in the Lake, and we’re here to tell you all about it.
Lady in the Lake will join the impressive roster of the series on Apple TV+ in 2024 ranging from detective dramas like Sugar to ensemble comedies like Palm Royale. So, make sure you stick around until the end as we tell you everything you need to know about Portman’s upcoming series, from the plot to the cast and more because you wouldn’t want to miss out on it.
What is the Plot of Lady in the Lake?
The series is set in the 1960s and revolves around the life of Maddie Schwartz, who decides she wants to change her life as she leaves her husband and begins to pursue and investigate unsolved murders that also clash with the city’s black community as Maddie finds herself at the center of it all once the mystery begins to unravel. You can catch a glimpse of the same in the official trailer of Lady in the Lake!
The Cast of Lady in the Lake
The leading lady of Lady in the Lake will be Natalie Portman, who is best known for being an A-list celebrity in Hollywood with an impressive net worth and filmography. Portman is best known for her roles in movies like Black Swan, No Strings Attached, V for Vendetta, and Brothers.
Portman has also been an integral part of franchises like Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She will be playing the role of Maddie Schwartz in Lady in the Lake.
Also joining the cast of Lady in the Lake are Moses Ingram (The Queen’s Gambit, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt), Y’lan Noel (The Weekend, The Photograph), Mikey Madison (Better Things, Scream), David Corenswet (The Greatest Hits, The Politician), Josiah Cross (A Thousand and One, King Richard), and Pruitt Taylor Vince (The Legend of 1900, The Devil’s Candy) amongst many others.
When and Where Can You Watch Lady in the Lake?
The official release date of Lady in the Lake is just around the corner with only a month left, which means the countdown has officially begun. The upcoming series starring the one and only Natalie Portman will be released on July 19, 2024.
So far, the series is set to have 7 episodes, all of which will be available exclusively on Apple TV+, and will follow the platform’s weekly schedule. So, make sure your subscription is up to date!
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Natalie Portman is Maddie Schwartz. Moses Ingram is Cleo Johnson. Lady in the Lake premieres July 19. pic.twitter.com/MMem9g8dDE
Conclusion
If the official trailer of Lady in the Lake has left you mesmerized and puzzled all at the same time, then you might just be in the same boat as us. Make sure you keep a lookout on our website following the release of the series because we will be reviewing every episode!