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Nicole Kidman Stars in Rufi Thorpe's Adaptation of 'Margo’s Got Money Troubles'

4/9/2026

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Rufi Thorpe, novelist, is adapting her novel Margo’s Got Money Troubles for film and TV with David E. Kelley and A24.
The story follows a college student who becomes pregnant after an affair with her married professor, supporting herself via an OnlyFans account.
The Apple TV show features Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, with significant character reinterpretations.
Thorpe engaged with sex workers to ensure authenticity, prompting key plot adjustments.

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Story summary

Rufi Thorpe, novelist, is adapting her novel Margo’s Got Money Troubles for film and TV with David E. Kelley and A24.
The story follows a college student who becomes pregnant after an affair with her married professor, supporting herself via an OnlyFans account.
The Apple TV show features Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, with significant character reinterpretations.
Thorpe engaged with sex workers to ensure authenticity, prompting key plot adjustments.