Apple TV has ordered a new thriller series starring Dakota Fanning as an undercover Treasury agent. The plot involves her character's internal conflict over a mission targeting a powerful conglomerate's heir. Fanning will also executive produce alongside key industry figures.
Apple TV announced a series order for an untitled thriller on January 16, 2026, with Dakota Fanning in the lead role. Fanning, known for her work in "All Her Fault," portrays an undercover Treasury agent infiltrating a multi-billion dollar international conglomerate. This organization features extensive political and criminal influences. As described by Deadline, her character grapples with her professional duties and her growing conviction that the principal target—the heir to this corrupt empire—is fundamentally a good man deserving of her affection.
The production team includes showrunner Alex Cary, recognized from "Homeland," who will executive produce through his deal with Sony Pictures TV and his FLW Productions banner. Julie Gardner, producer of "Lady in the Lake," will executive produce for Bad Wolf America. Fanning joins as an executive producer with her sister Elle Fanning and Brittany Kahan Ward from Lewellen Pictures, the company behind "The Great." Additionally, Kari Skogland, associated with "Smoke," will executive produce and direct the series.
This project highlights Apple TV's continued investment in high-profile scripted content, blending espionage, romance, and moral dilemmas in a global setting. The collaboration among established producers suggests a polished execution for the platform's subscribers.