Anya Taylor-Joy Debuts 2 Champagne Looks at 'Lucky' Premiere

Q: Hunted by the FBI and her own mother-in-law, can con artist Lucky Armstrong outsmart her dangerous family to survive?

Yes—at least that is the central premise of Apple TV’s “Lucky,” though whether she fully succeeds is being held for the series itself. The seven-episode crime thriller follows Lucky Armstrong, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, a con artist forced onto the run after a $10 million heist unravels. She is being hunted on two fronts: by the FBI and by her mother-in-law, Priscilla Matheson, portrayed by Annette Bening, a ruthless crime boss who wants both her missing son and the stolen money. Everything released so far suggests Lucky has the skills to fight back. The character is described as a seasoned grifter shaped by her criminal past, having learned the mechanics of deception from her father and her husband, Cary, played by Drew Starkey. The official setup makes clear that survival depends on Lucky leaning into those instincts one last time as she tries to escape both law enforcement and her dangerous family. What is not yet confirmed is the outcome. Apple’s synopsis frames the story around whether Lucky can survive, outmaneuver her pursuers and find a path out of her past. That uncertainty is the show’s main dramatic engine. “Lucky” premiered in Los Angeles on July 13 and debuts its first two episodes on Apple TV on July 15, with weekly releases through August 19. The cast also includes Timothy Olyphant, Clifton Collins Jr., William Fichtner and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.

3 articles · Updated · W Magazine · Jul 14

Two champagne-toned outfits defined Anya Taylor-Joy’s July 13 "Lucky" premiere appearance in Los Angeles, with the star changing from an ivory Dior gown into a pearlescent Wiederhoeft mini-dress for the after-party.
The first look came from Dior’s cruise 2027 collection—an asymmetrical, high-slit gown with ruching and floral appliqués—while the second was a satin spring 2026 slip embroidered with florals and glass-cut beads.
The styling tied closely to the Apple TV miniseries’ launch: Taylor-Joy stars as a shape-shifting con artist in "Lucky" and also serves as an executive producer.
The premiere gathered key cast and producers, including Drew Starkey—who appeared in custom Dior—and preceded the release of the show’s first 2 episodes on Apple TV on July 15.