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Elle Fanning's New Series Tackles OnlyFans and Motherhood
22 May
Summary
- Elle Fanning's production company secured rights to an unreleased book.
- The series explores a young mother's use of OnlyFans for financial support.
- Fanning also co-stars with her sister Dakota in a new World War II drama.
Elle Fanning has expanded her role in Hollywood by co-founding Lewellen Pictures with her sister Dakota. Their production company successfully acquired the rights to Rufi Thorpe's novel "Margo's Got Money Troubles" before its publication, pitching a compelling vision to Apple TV+. This adaptation, now concluding its first season, features Fanning as Margo, a college student who becomes pregnant by her professor. Faced with raising her child, Bodhi, alone, Margo turns to the OnlyFans platform to generate income.
Fanning was drawn to Margo's resilience and creativity, describing the character as imaginative and capable of bouncing back from adversity. The series deliberately balances serious themes with a vibrant, whimsical tone, reflecting Margo's artistic nature. Supporting characters include her unconventional parents: Shyanne, a former Hooters waitress, and James, a retired professional wrestler who assists Margo with her alien-themed OnlyFans persona. Fanning hopes the show encourages viewers to avoid judgment and understand the complexities of people's circumstances.
Beyond this project, Fanning is set to costar with her sister Dakota in "The Nightingale." They play siblings separated during World War II, facing immense hardship. Fanning expressed surprise at how natural their on-screen dynamic felt, describing their shared experience as special. The actress previously portrayed Catherine the Great in "The Great," a stark contrast to her current maternal role.
