Margo's Got Money Troubles adaptation eyeing Big Little Lies-style continuation, says star

Margo's Got Money Troubles star Nick Offerman has revealed that Apple TV's comedy-drama is eyeing multiple seasons, in the vein of David E Kelley's earlier hit series Big Little Lies.

Both shows are adaptations of popular novels – Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe and Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty – but Kelley's screen versions strive to expand beyond the source material.

In the case of Margo, the story follows the title character (played by Elle Fanning) after an unplanned pregnancy derails her academic plans, leading her to create an OnlyFans account to make a living for her newborn.

The series also stars The Madison's Michelle Pfeiffer and Parks and Recreation alum Offerman as Margo's separated parents Shyanne and Jinx, whose relationship is fraught to put it mildly.

Professional wrestler Jinx wasn't around for large portions of Margo's childhood as he was on the road and developed a drug addiction, partly fuelled by chronic pain from injuries sustained during his performances.

Nevertheless, Offerman teased to Radio Times that their relationship carries an underlying "longing" and a "sense of unrequited fulfilment" that he would leap at the chance to explore further.

"I really hope we get a season 2 and I'm really excited to see what more they make of [Jinx and Shyanne's relationship]... That's always been the plan," he explained.

Thorpe is yet to write a sequel to her hit novel Margo's Got Money Troubles, but that won't stop Apple TV and Kelley from pushing ahead with a second season if the series finds a large enough audience.

"The book is a springboard," continued Offerman. "It's not dissimilar to the template of Big Little Lies, which David also produced. It started with a wonderful book and then took the characters and story matter and continued to embroider well beyond the original narrative."

Co-star Thaddea Graham, who is also known for Sex Education and Doctor Who, teased to Radio Times that "lovely things happen" for her character, Margo's supportive roommate Susie, towards the end of the season.

The character is a massive fan of Jinx's wrestling persona, but gets to know his human side when he comes knocking on the door after Margo gives birth, with Graham describing their unusual friendship as "a real treat for audiences".

In addition to Fanning, Pfeiffer, Offerman and Graham, the Margo's Got Money Troubles cast also includes Nicole Kidman, Greg Kinnear and Marcia Gay Harden.

Margo's Got Money Troubles is available to stream on Apple TV. New episodes weekly.

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