Michelle Pfeiffer Joins Husband David E. Kelley for Apple TV Series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'

The prolific creator said he vowed never to work with his wife of over 30 years, but the adaptation of the best-selling novel proved too good to pass up.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Acclaimed writer-producer David E. Kelley and his wife, actress Michelle Pfeiffer, are teaming up for the first time for the upcoming Apple TV series "Margo's Got Money Troubles." The eight-episode series, based on the best-selling novel by Rufi Thorpe, follows a college dropout and aspiring writer named Margo, played by Elle Fanning, whose surprise pregnancy and mounting bills lead her to make some entrepreneurial choices. Pfeiffer stars as Margo's ex-Hooters waitress mother, while Nick Offerman plays her ex-pro wrestler father. The series, made in partnership with A24, also features a supporting cast including Marcia Gay Harden, Greg Kinnear, and Michael Angarano.

Why it matters

This project marks the first time that the longtime couple of Kelley and Pfeiffer have collaborated professionally, despite their impressive individual Hollywood careers. Kelley revealed that he had vowed to never work with his wife, but the strength of the source material and characters proved too compelling to pass up. The series also represents a bold and original take on the sacrifices of motherhood, as well as the entrepreneurial choices people make to make ends meet.

The details

Margo's Got Money Troubles follows the title character, a college dropout and aspiring writer, as she navigates a surprise pregnancy, mounting bills, and no cash to make ends meet. This leads Margo to make some unconventional entrepreneurial choices. Pfeiffer plays Margo's ex-Hooters waitress mother, while Offerman portrays her ex-pro wrestler father. The series, made in partnership with A24, also features a supporting cast that includes Marcia Gay Harden, Greg Kinnear, and Michael Angarano.

  • Margo's Got Money Troubles will premiere globally on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, with three episodes.
  • New episodes will be released every Wednesday through May 20, 2026.

The players

David E. Kelley

A prolific writer-producer who has created numerous acclaimed television series, including Presumed Innocent for Apple TV.

Michelle Pfeiffer

An acclaimed actress with a long and enviable Hollywood career, who is making her first professional collaboration with her husband of over 30 years, David E. Kelley.

Elle Fanning

The actress who stars as the title character, Margo, a college dropout and aspiring writer.

Nick Offerman

The actor who plays Margo's ex-pro wrestler father.

Rufi Thorpe

The author of the best-selling novel on which the series is based, and an executive producer of the show.

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What they’re saying

“These characters spoke to me when I read the book, and the opportunity to make space for them in my head while adapting was just too exciting to pass up. It's such original storytelling.”

— David E. Kelley, Writer-Producer (The Hollywood Reporter)

“When I read the book, I could only see one person playing it, and we're lucky enough that she said yes, the second luckiest yes I've gotten from her.”

— David E. Kelley, Writer-Producer (The Hollywood Reporter)

“It's built on such strong writing. So, all you have to do is really open your mouth and you just have to be smart enough to recognize that it's really good writing. And you don't have to do more than that. And I just think that it's really important to always respect the character that you're playing.”

— Michelle Pfeiffer, Actress (The Hollywood Reporter)

What’s next

The series is set to premiere globally on Apple TV+ on April 15, 2026, with new episodes released weekly through May 20, 2026.

The takeaway

The collaboration between acclaimed writer-producer David E. Kelley and his wife, renowned actress Michelle Pfeiffer, for the Apple TV+ series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' represents a unique and highly anticipated pairing of two of Hollywood's most respected talents, coming together for the first time to bring a bold and original story to the screen.