Summary
The new original Apple seriesLady in the Lakefeatures a robust and decorated cast led by Oscar winner Natalia Portman. As the very first television series that Portman has starred in during her illustrious career,Lady in the Lakewill be available to stream exclusively on Apple TV+ on Friday, August 01, 2025.Lady in the Lakewill be the first projectthat Portman has starred in since 2023’sMay December, which was nominated for Best Original Screenplay.
Lady in the Lakefollows the chilling story of a forgotten woman set in 1960s Baltimore. Portman stars as Maddie Schwartz, a housewife, mother, and aspiring reporter who becomes deeply entwined in the tragic and mysterious disappearance of a young woman. The series wasdirected and written for television by Alma Har’el and is based on the 2019 novel by Laura Lippman. It also features performancesStar Wars alum Moses Ingram, Y’lan Noel, Brett Gelman, Byron Bowers, Noah Jupe,Palme d’Or winnerAnora’sMikey Madison, andfuture Superman David Corenswet.
What Time Lady In The Lake Releases On Apple TV+
Natalie Portman will make her debut in a leading role in a television series with Lady in the Lake, which will stream exclusively on Apple TV+.
Natalie Portman as Maddie Schwartz
Actor:Born in 1981, Natalie Portman began her acting career at the age of 12, making her film debut in the celebrated 1994 filmLéon: The Professional. Shewon the Academy Award for Best Actress for her as Nina Sayers in Darren Aronofsky’s psychological thrillerBlack Swan. She is arguably best known for playing Padmé Amidala in Geroge Lucas’Star Warsprequel trilogy, the love interest of Anakin Skywalker before he became Darth Vader, and the mother of Luke and Leia Skywalker. Portman was born in Jerusalem, Israel, attended Harvard University, and is often considered one of the best leading actresses working today.
Closer(2004)
Alice
Character:Portman plays the lead protagonist inLady in the Lake, a housewife turned investigative journalist named Maddie Schwartz.
Moses Ingram as Cleo Johnson
Actor:Moses Ingram has more or less exploded onto the Hollywood scene in recent years after her memorable performance as Jolene in Netflix’s celebrated 2020 limited seriesThe Queen’s Gambit. She then went on to play Lady Macduff inThe Tragedy of Macbethalongside Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand before joining the Star Wars universe as Inquisitor Reva in the Disney+ seriesObi-Wan Kenobi. Ingram was nominated for an Outstanding Supporting Actress Emmy for her role inThe Queen’s Gambit. She’s currently 30 years old andwas born in Baltimore, whereLady in the Laketakes place.
The Queen’s Gambit(2020)
Jolene
Character:Moses Ingram plays Cleo Johnson inLady in the Lake, a key and focal character in the series.
Y’lan Noel as Ferdie Platt
Actor:Y’lan Noel is a notable actor who first made his film debut in 2013’sHouse of Another. He rose to prominence after starring in 2018’sThe First Purgeand starring in the acclaimedHBO seriesInsecure(2016-2018) as Daniel King. His other notable roles include Big Cheese inSlice(2018), Aubrey inThe Weekend(2018), and Young Issac Jefferson inThe Photograph(2020). He will play Marshall in the upcoming video game Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and also is set to appear as Dan Freeman inThe Spook Who Sat by the Door.
Insecure(2016-2018)
Daniel King
Character:Y’lan Noel plays Ferdie Platt, a police officer in 1960s Baltimore inLady in the Lake.
Brett Gelman as Milton Schwartz
Actor:Brett Gelman is a well-known actor who has appeared in countless comedies and dramas. He is best known as Murray Bauman in Netflix’s popular seriesStranger Thingsand also starred in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s celebrated comedy seriesFleabag. Born in 1976 in Highland Park, Illinois, Gelman rose to prominence after appearing in an episode of Showtime’sCalifornicationand the Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg comedyThe Other Guys(2010).He is also a sought-after comedy writer, having writing credits on several episodes ofFunny or Die Presents…andThe Eric Andre Show.
The Other Guys(2010)
Hal
Character:Brett Gelman plays Milton Schwartz, the husband of Portman’s Maddie Schwartz inLady in the Lake.
Byron Bowers as Slappy Johnson
Actor:Byron Bowers is a prominent comedian, actor, and writer who fittingly plays a comedian in Lady in the Lake. Bowers has appeared onThe Eric Andre Show,Adam DeVine’s House Party, and BET’s Comic View. He has also made several late-night appearances as a comedian and wasa writer on Tyler, the Creator’sLoiter Squad. As an actor, Bowers has appeared in various roles, most notably as Percy inHoney Boy(2019), Maurice inNo Sudden Move(2021), and George Clemons inSwarm(2023).
The Eric Andre Show(2015)
Various
Character:Bowers plays Slappy Johnson, the husband of Cleo Johnson inLady in the Lake.
Mikey Madison as Judith Weinstein
Actor:Mikey Madison is poised to become one of 2024’s biggest breakout Hollywood stars. She stars as the titularAnorain Sean Baker’s latest film, which recently won the coveted Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Madison rose to prominence after playingSadie in Quentin Tarantino’sOnce Upon a Time… In Hollywood(2019)and Amber Freeman in 2022’sScream. She has also starred alongside Pamela Adlon in the celebrated seriesBetter Things(2016–2022).
Better Things(2016–2022)
Max
Character:Madison plays Judith Weinstein inLady in the Lake, an acquaintance of Portman’s Maddie Schwartz.
Lady In The Lake’s Supporting Cast & Characters
David Corenswet as Allan Durst: Corenswet is best known for being cast as Clark Kent / Superman in James Gunn’s upcomingSupermanmovie. He has also appeared inTwisters(2024),Pearl(2022),The Politician(2019-2020), andHouse of Cards(2018). He plays Allan Durst inLady in the Lake.
Pruitt Taylor Vince as Bob Bauer: Vince is best known for his roles inBird Box(2018),The Blacklist(2018),Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.(2017-2018) andStranger Things(2017). He plays Bob Bauer inLady in the Lake, a Baltimore news reporter.
Noah Jupe as Seth Schwartz: Jupe is a notable young actor who has appeared inHoney Boy(2019),Ford v Ferrari(2019),A Quiet Place(2018), andThe Undoing(2020). He plays Seth inLady in the Lake, the son of Milton and Maddie Schwartz.
Josiah Cross as Reggie Robinson: Cross is known for his recent roles inMaster of the Air(2024),King Richard(2021), andA Thousand and One(2023). He plays Reggie Robinson inLady in the Lake.
Wood Harris as Shell Gordon: Harris is best known for his roles inRemember the Titans(2000),Ant-Man(2015),Dredd(2012),Winning Time(2022), andCreed III(2023). He plays Shell Gordon inLady in the Lake.
Dylan Arnold as Stephen Zawadzkie: Arnold is known for his recent roles inHalloween(2018),Oppenheimer(2023),You(2021) andMudbound(2017). He plays Stephen Zawadzkie inLady in the Lake.
Jennifer Mogbock as Dora Carter: Mogbock is known for her roles inEvil(2024),The Good Fight(2022), andDesignated Survivor(2016). She plays Cleo’s friend Dora inLady in the Lake.
Lady in the Lake
Cast
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY LAURA LIPPMAN, LADY OF THE LAKE IS A FICTIONAL DRAMA MINISERIES BASED AROUND THE REAL DISAPPEARANCES OF A YOUNG GIRL AND A WOMAN, COMING TO APPLE TV+. THE STORY CENTERS AROUND MADELINE SCHWARTZ, A DISSATISFIED 1960S HOUSEWIFE OF TWENTY YEARS WHO ENDS HER MARRIAGE IN SEARCH OF A LIFE WITH MEANING. MADELINE, BETTER KNOWN AS MADDIE, SEEKS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD - TO DO SO, SHE HEADS DOWN THE PATH OF AN INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST AFTER SOMEHOW HELPING THE BALTIMORE POLICE FIND THE BODY OF A YOUNG GIRL IN THE LAKE, CLEO SHERWOOD. LADY IN THE LAKE HAS NOIR ELEMENTS AND EXPLORES STATUS AND RACE IN A MURDER MYSTERY IN A DIFFERENT PERIOD. THE SERIES HAS BEEN DELAYED DUE TO AN INCIDENT IN LATE 2022 BUT IS STILL SET TO COME TO APPLE TV+ IN THE FUTURE.
