Get ready to re-enter the glitz, glam, and wild illusions of Las Vegas like never before—Apple TV+ has just announced a spellbinding new limited series that’s sure to leave audiences entranced. Titled Wild Things, the upcoming eight-part series will star Jude Law and Andrew Garfield as the legendary magician duo Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn—known to the world as Siegfried & Roy.
In what might be the sexiest magician casting since, well, ever—Law will take on the role of the suave Siegfried, while Garfield steps into the flamboyant, passionate shoes of Roy. Their chemistry is already generating major buzz, with fans eagerly anticipating the onscreen dynamic between two of Hollywood’s most magnetic stars.
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The series is set to run for eight hour-long episodes and will be spearheaded by none other than six-time Emmy nominee John Hoffman—the mastermind behind the wildly popular Only Murders in the Building. With his signature style of mixing suspense, heart, and humor, Hoffman is ready to take us on a journey into the glittering, complicated world of magic, fame, and illusion.
Directed by WandaVision and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters visionary Matt Shakman—who’s also helming Marvel’s upcoming Fantastic Four—Wild Things promises prestige storytelling with blockbuster-level flair. Production is scheduled to kick off this fall, and we are counting down the days already.
Based on the hit Apple Original Podcast Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy, which premiered in 2022, the series will delve into the meteoric rise and tragic fall of the iconic duo who turned Sin City into a dazzling, tiger-filled playground for families worldwide. The official Apple TV+ logline sets the tone:
“The series tells the wild ride relationship tale of two of the greatest showmen-magicians in history who, along with their white tigers, are tasked with turning Sin City into a family-friendly destination. The duo push the concept of illusion versus reality to the extreme, personally and professionally, until tragedy reframes and opens a mystery surrounding their last fateful Las Vegas show.”
And for those unfamiliar with the jaw-dropping backstory: Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy was the first deep dive into the lives of the mesmerizing, polarizing, and often misunderstood performers. The podcast peels back the curtain on their decades-long career, unpacks the elaborate illusions that captivated millions, and investigates what really happened the night a tiger attack brought their reign to a tragic end.
Not only will Law and Garfield star, they’re also stepping behind the curtain as executive producers—bringing their creative vision to a story that’s equal parts spectacle, scandal, and soul.
With a dream cast, a top-tier creative team, and a story that blends larger-than-life personalities with raw, emotional truths, Wild Things is shaping up to be one of the most exciting series of the year. Magic, mystery, tigers, sequins, and a little behind-the-scenes drama? Count us all the way in.
Keep your top hats close—Wild Things is about to make television disappear into something spectacular.
REFERENCE: Apple TV+ Press