Watch the trailer for Lady in the Lake Lady In The Lake has been brought to life for TV and book lovers are curious to find out how the series differs from the original novel. Crime thriller Lady In The Lake began on Friday, July 19, on Apple TV+ with only the first two of seven episodes released onto the streamer. Based on the best-selling 2019 book of the same name by author Laura Lippman, Lady In The Lake, the drama sees Jewish housewife Maddie Schwartz (played by Natalie Portman) turn her attention to investigating two murders.
How is Apple TV+’s Lady In The Lake different from the book? Alternative names Some of the names of the biggest characters in the show have been changed for the Apple TV+ series. Tessie Durst, the 11-year-old Jewish girl whose body is discovered by Maddie, is actually called Tessie Fine in the novel. Fellow victim Cleo Johnson (Moses Ingram) was actually Cleo Sherwood in the original source material and while Maddie’s name stays the same, she insists on being referred to by her maiden name, Morgenstern.
There is no indication as to why these small changes have been made for the show. Lady In The Lake drama vs book: How is the Apple TV series different to the book? (Image: APPLE TV PLUS) Related articles Lady In The Lake cast stars Black Swan and Stranger Things alumni Inspiration behind Natalie Portman's new show Lady In The Lake Lady In The Lake: Cleo's husband Slappy Johnson doesn't exist in the books. (Image: APPLE TV PLUS) New characters So.