Apple TV+ has released the first Shining Girls teaser for the upcoming metaphysical thriller drama, which stars Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss. It is currently slated to make its debut on Friday, April 29 with the first three episodes. The premiere will then be followed by one new episode weekly, premiering on every Friday.
The video, which you can check out below, reveals our first look at Moss’ leading performance as Kirby Mazrachi, who starts an investigation into her attacker’s identity after finding out that her traumatic assault is connected to a recent murder.
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Based on Lauren Beukes’ best-selling novel, Shining Girls follows Kirby Mazrachi as a Chicago newspaper archivist whose journalistic ambitions were put on hold after enduring a traumatic assault. When Kirby learns that a recent murder mirrors her own case, she partners with seasoned, yet troubled reporter Dan Velazquez, to uncover her attacker’s identity. As they realize these cold cases are inextricably linked, their own personal traumas and Kirby’s blurred reality allow her assailant to remain one step ahead.
The series adaptation will be led by Emmy and Golden Globe winner Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale) as Kirby, a Chicago reporter who survived a brutal assault only to find her reality shifting as she hunts down her attacker. Joining her are Jamie Bell (Rocketman), Wagner Moura (Narcos), Phillipa Soo (Hamilton), and Amy Brenneman (Private Practice).
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Shining Girls is written and executive produced by Silka Luis, who is also set as the showrunner. In addition to starring, Moss is also serving as a director and executive producer through her Love and Squalor Pictures banner.
Executive producers are Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson, and Michael Hampton for Appian Way along with Lindsey McManus for Love & Squalor, Michelle MacLaren and Rebecca Hobbs for MacLaren Entertainment. Daina Reid also directs and executive produces with Lauren Beukes and Alan Page Arriaga. It is a production by MRC Television.
