Apple TV+ today revealed the premiere date and a first look at the eagerly awaited series, "Shining Girls," which will make its worldwide debut on Friday, April 29, 2022. Hailing from MRC Television, the metaphysical thriller stars and is executive produced by Emmy Award-winning actress Elisabeth Moss ("The Handmaid's Tale," "Mad Men"), and is executive produced by Appian Way, with Emmy Award-winner Michelle MacLaren ("Breaking Bad") directing the first two episodes. Adapted for television and executive produced by showrunner Silka Luisa, the eight-episode series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

Based on Lauren Beukes' best-selling novel, "Shining Girls" follows Kirby Mazrachi (Moss) as a Chicago newspaper archivist whose journalistic ambitions were put on hold after enduring a traumatic assault. When Kirby learns that a recent murder mirrors her own case, she partners with seasoned, yet troubled reporter Dan Velazquez (played by Wagner Moura), to uncover her attacker's identity. As they realize these cold cases are inextricably linked, their own personal traumas and Kirby's blurred reality allow her assailant to remain one step ahead. In addition to Moss and Moura, the gripping drama stars Phillipa Soo with Amy Brenneman and Jamie Bell rounding out the ensemble cast.

PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Amy Brenneman as Rachel
· Elisabeth Moss as Kirby Mazrachi
· Jamie Bell
· Phillipa Soo as Jin-Sook
· Wagner Moura as Dan Velazquez

CREW INFORMATION:
· Alan Page Arriaga as EP
· Daina Reid as EP
· Elisabeth Moss as EP
· Jennifer Davidson as EP
· Lauren Beukes as BOOK/EP
· Leonardo DiCaprio as EP
· Lindsey McManus as EP
· Michael Hampton as EP
· Michelle MacLaren as EP/DIR (Pilot)
· Rebecca Hobbs as EP
· Silka Luisa as CRTR/EP