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Louisa Krause Joins Untitled Apple TV Thriller Starring Dakota Fanning
8/12/2026, 11:54:03 AM
Series Announcement
Deadline reports that actress Louisa Krause, known for *The Girlfriend Experience* and *Ray Donovan*, has been added to an as-yet untitled Apple TV+ thriller created by Alex Cary. The series will feature Dakota Fanning as an undercover Treasury agent infiltrating a multi-billion-dollar international conglomerate whose political and criminal reach is described as “world-changing.” The narrative centers on the agent’s conflict between her mission and a growing belief that the heir apparent of the conglomerate is fundamentally good and worthy of love. Details of Krause’s specific role have not been disclosed.
Creative Team and Cast
- Alex Cary – Creator, showrunner, and executive producer; previously helmed *A Spy Among Friends* and *Homeland*.
- Julie Gardner – Executive producer for Bad Wolf America; known for *Lady in the Lake*.
- Kari Skogland – Director and executive producer; credits include *Smoke* and *The Handmaid’s Tale*.
- Elle Fanning – Executive producer; sister of Dakota Fanning.
- Brittany Kahan Ward – Executive producer with Lewellen Pictures (e.g., *The Great*).
- Stellan Skarsgård, Daryl McCormack, Grace Gummer, Joely Richardson, Susan Kelechi Watson – Previously announced cast members.
- Louisa Krause – New cast addition; recent work includes a regular role on Netflix’s *The Body* and the indie film *Here Kitty*.
Production Details
The untitled series is produced by Sony Pictures Television under Cary’s overall deal and his FLW Productions banner. Bad Wolf America contributes executive production through Julie Gardner, while Lewellen Pictures provides additional executive oversight via Elle Fanning and Brittany Kahan Ward. Kari Skogland will direct the pilot and serve as an executive producer. The project is being developed for Apple TV+, though no release schedule has been announced.
Platform Reach
Appleworld notes that Apple TV+ streams in over 100 countries and regions on more than 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, major smart-TV brands, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, PlayStation, and Xbox. The service costs $12.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers, and new device purchasers can receive three months of Apple TV+ at no charge.
Outlook
With the series still untitled and production details limited, the addition of Krause expands an already star-studded ensemble. The project remains in development, and further casting or plot information is expected to be released as production progresses.
