Following her recent appearance as a best actress nominee at the 2024 Oscars for her role in Nyad, Annette Bening has swiftly transitioned to her next project, the Peacock limited series titled Apples Never Fall. The show, based on the bestselling novel by Liane Moriarty, renowned for works like Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers, revolves around former tennis coaches Joy and Stan as they retire from their successful tennis academy to spend time with their four adult children. However, the plot takes a twist when Joy mysteriously disappears.
Bening, who not only stars in the series but also serves as an executive producer, expressed her interest in the project due to the opportunity to film in Australia and work on an ensemble production. Despite her lack of experience in limited series, she found the change from her previous aquatic role refreshing. The cast underwent rigorous tennis training for their roles, with actor Sam Neill humorously describing the process as 'torture,' albeit with the guidance of experienced coaches.
