Apple TV+ Ordered New Series Guilty Creatures
The streaming platform has greenlit an adaptation of Mikita Brottman’s book starring Julia Garner.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Television
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Apple TV+ has officially ordered the production of a new series titled Guilty Creatures. The show will star and be executive produced by Julia Garner.
Why it matters
The series brings a high-profile adaptation of Mikita Brottman’s true-crime work to the Apple TV+ platform, highlighting the service's continued investment in book-to-screen projects.
The production is based on the book Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida. It is being developed under first-look agreements with Alma Margo and Fortunate Jack Productions.
The players
Julia Garner
An acclaimed actress who will star in and executive produce the upcoming series.
Craig Gillespie
A prominent director who is slated to helm the series and serve as an executive producer.
Mikita Brottman
The author of the source material who is attached to the project as an executive producer.
Tomorrow Studios
An independent production company that is handling the development of the new series.
Apple TV+
The subscription-based streaming service that will exclusively host and distribute the series.
The details
Tomorrow Studios is producing the series, which is set in the Florida Panhandle and based on the true-crime narrative centered in Tallahassee. The project is being adapted by Sarah DeLappe, with Stuart Zicherman serving as showrunner.
Industry Dynamics
This project underscores the ongoing competition among streaming services to secure high-profile literary adaptations for their platforms. It follows a wider Hollywood trend of leveraging established book titles to attract subscriber interest in a crowded media market.
The series will be available exclusively for users with an Apple TV+ subscription. Viewers will need an active account on the platform to stream the episodes upon their future release.
The takeaway
True-crime adaptations continue to be a dominant force in the current streaming landscape as networks seek proven stories to build out their libraries. Subscribers should keep an eye on upcoming announcements regarding filming timelines and additional cast members.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Steamboat Radio.
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