Maya Rudolph Plays Fallen Billionaire in Apple TV Plus's ‘Loot’ Trailer

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Series debuts June 24 on streaming service

Apple TV Plus Friday offered a first look trailer at its new comedy series Loot starring Maya Rudolph and premiering June 24.

The 10-episode series features Rudolph as billionaire Molly Novak, who struggles with life after discovering her husband of 20 years is cheating. After hitting rock bottom, she learns that she heads a charity foundation, which ultimately leads her to a journey of self-discovery, according to the streaming service.

Along with Rudolph, the series stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Ron Funches, Nat Faxon and Joel Kim Booster.

Loot is executive produced by Rudolph, Alan Yang, Matt Hubbard, Natasha Lyonne, Danielle Renfrew Behrens and Dave Becky. ■ 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.