Anya Taylor-Joy shows off shock new look as she films new drama series Lucky in Los Angeles

Daily Mail​

06-06-2025

Anya Taylor-Joy appeared to debut a new bobbed wig as she stepped out in Los Angeles on Thursday to film her new drama series, Lucky.
The star, 29, stunned with the short hair, which is a dramatic difference from her usual long, blonde locks.
The star paired the look with a tightly fitted leather jacket and black jeans.
Anya could also be seen holding a large green backpack in the images as well as what appeared to be takeout food and coffee.
This is not the first glimpse fans have had into the new drama series and earlier this year Anya was pictured cosying up to her co-star Drew Starkey, 31, in first-look images.
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The star stunned with the short hair, which is a dramatic difference from her usual long, blonde locks but it's just a temporary change
In them, she notably was notably wearing a red wig, suggesting the new bobbed hairstyle is not a permanent feature for the actress.
She was also photographed with the same bobbed hair in March, when it was definitely a wig worn for filming as she was later photographed again with her usual long locks off-set.
Based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, the drama follows Lucky (Anya) as she attempts to move on from a life of crime but is forced to embrace her darker, criminal side one final time in a desperate attempt to escape her past.
The Hate U Give star Drew plays her husband Cary in the series.
Lucky also boasts Golden Globe Award-winner Annette Bening, Oscar-nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Timothy Olyphant in its star-studded cast list.
Anya was a vision of beauty in the images as she modelled a gold sequinned mini dress and auburn wig.
She wrapped her arms around Drew for an intimate moment as they rested their foreheads together in a tender embrace.
Based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name the series follows Lucky (Anya) as she attempts to move on from a life of crime but is forced to embrace her darker, criminal side one final time
Filming began on the show in Las Vegas on Monday but moved to Los Angeles amid a push to bring production to the City of Angels following the January wildfires.
Hailing from Apple Studios, Lucky is co-showrun, written and executive produced by Jonathan Tropper and Cassie Pappas.
The series is executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter for Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media.
As well as starring in the series, Anya serves as executive producer through her production banner Ladykiller.
Jonathan Van Tulleken will direct several episodes, including the pilot, and serve as executive producer.
Additionally, Emmy Award-winner Greg Yaitanes and Jet Wilkinson will each direct two episodes.
Anya is best known for her role as Beth Harmon in The Queen's Gambit (2020), but has also starred in other hugely successful films including the psychological horror Last Night In Soho (2021).