A key cast member has been added to the upcoming Emilia Clarke seriesPonies.Poniesis a spy thriller set in the 1970s, featuring the story of two secretaries in the American embassy in Moscow who turn into CIA operatives after their husbands are killed. Through the tragedy, a Cold War conspiracy is uncovered.Poniesis co-written and directed by Susanna Fogel. The series is produced by Fogel and her co-writer, David Iserson, the latter of whom is also the showrunner. The series willair on Peacock.
As perVariety, a new cast member has just joined the cast ofPonies,The White Lotus' Haley Lu Richardson. In an official description released for the series, it was noted thatRichardson will play a character named Twila. She is one of the two embassy workers who later becomes a CIA agent. Her character is described as “a small-town girl who is as abrasive as she is fearless.”
What Richardson’s Casting Means For Ponies
Character Details Have Also Been Revealed
In addition to the announcement of Richardson’s casting, the report also noted details about the other lead character in the show. Played byGame of ThronesactorEmilia Clarke, the other “ponie” (person of no interest) will be Bea, who “is an over-educated, Russian-speaking child of Soviet immigrants.” Because of the nature of the plot, it seems likeRichardson and Clarke will have fairly equal roles when it comes toPonies. The show’s full description can be found below:
Two ‘Ponies’ (‘persons of no interest’ in intelligence speak) work anonymously as secretaries in the American Embassy. That is until their husbands are killed under mysterious circumstances in the USSR, and the pair become CIA operatives. Bea (Clarke) is an over-educated, Russian-speaking child of Soviet immigrants. Her cohort, Twila (Richardson), is a small-town girl who is as abrasive as she is fearless. Together, they work to uncover a vast Cold War conspiracy and solve the mystery that made them widows in the first place.
Richardson is an interesting addition to this series, as her career has been heating up in recent years. Originally known for her performance in films such asSupport the GirlsandColumbus, Richardson made a splash on TV recently when she appeared inThe White Lotusseason 2. This gives her experience and recognition within television, thus helping elevate the profile ofPonies. At the same time,the Peacock show will be the first time Richardson has been a series lead, which is an exciting opportunity for the actor to expand her strong existing career.
Our Take On The Ponies Casting
Haley Lu Richardson Is A Great Choice
Richardson may not be an A-list actor, butshe has been a consistent standout in most of her projects. She is outstanding in Kogonada’sColumbus, as well as teen movies such asThe Edge of SeventeenandFive Feet Apart. Her casting inPonieswill give Richardson another chance to shine, offering depth to a character who has gone through great trauma in losing her husband. This kind of emotional depth has the ability to provide more layers to an action-thriller plot, and it’s a quality Richardson is sure to bring to the series.
