Swimming with Sharks

The 2022 American psychological drama television series, created by Kathleen Robertson and directed by Tucker Gates, is a contemporary adaptation of the 1994 film of the same name. The narrative centers on Lou Simms (Kiernan Shipka), a young woman who begins an internship at Fountain Pictures, a film studio led by the ambitious and ruthless CEO Joyce Holt (Diane Kruger). Initially appearing as a naive newcomer, Lou is revealed to have meticulously orchestrated her entry into the studio, driven by an obsession with Joyce. She quickly becomes an indispensable assistant, manipulating colleagues and situations to achieve her objectives. Joyce, meanwhile, faces both internal and external challenges: striving to solidify her position within the studio, contending with resistance from her mentor and chairman Redmond Isaacson (Donald Sutherland), and dealing with personal issues, including attempts to conceive a child. The series delves into themes of power, manipulation, obsession, and gender dynamics within the modern film industry, showcasing the lengths individuals will go to attain success. The cast also includes Thomas Dekker (Travis), Finn Jones (Marty Bruhl), Erika Alexander (Meredith Lockheart), Ross Butler (Alex), Gerardo Celasco (Miles Bresson), and Kathleen Robertson (Olive Mace). The series premiered on April 15, 2022, on The Roku Channel in the United States and on Amazon Prime Video internationally.