Hulu's limited series We Were the Lucky Ones, based on Georgia Hunter's 2017 novel, is adding Amit Rahav (Unorthodox), Eva Feiler (The Crown) and Hadas Yaron (Mary Magdalene) to the cast. The project "is inspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive and to reunite," Deadline reported. Joey King (The Act) stars, along with Robin Weigert and Lior Ashkenazi.
The series is executive produced and written by Erica Lipez (Julia, The Morning Show), who also serves as showrunner. Thomas Kail (Fosse/Verdon) directs and executive produces, along with Jennifer Todd (for Old 320 Sycamore). Adam Milch executive produces and Hunter will co-executive produce.