Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson Steal the Spotlight at ‘Ponies’ New York City Premiere

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Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson celebrated the premiere of their new show, ‘Ponies,’ this week in New York City. The actresses looked comfortable and friendly as they arrived together at The Whitby Hotel to greet fans and the press on January 14th. Several other stars of the series, including Artjom Gilz, Petro Ninovskyi, Nicholas Podany, and Vic Michaelis, were also at the event. Details about ‘Ponies’ and the premiere have been featured on Peacock and in various entertainment news outlets.

The novel ‘Ponies’ is set in Moscow during the late 1970s, a time of Cold War tensions. It centers around two women who work unassuming jobs at the American Embassy, initially seen as minor employees.

After the mysterious deaths of their husbands, these women are recruited into a dangerous world of espionage with the CIA. Clarke stars as Bea, an intelligent and cultured woman with connections to Russia, while Richardson plays Twila, a fearless woman from a small town. Together, they uncover a complex political conspiracy that threatens their lives.

Haley Lu Richardson and Emilia Clarke stun at the ‘PONIES’ premiere

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Susanna Fogel and David Iserson created the show, with Fogel directing and Iserson overseeing production. In addition to starring in the series, Clarke also served as an executive producer. Filming started in Budapest, Hungary in early 2025, and Haley Lu Richardson joined the cast later in 2024, with more actors added throughout 2025. Universal Television is producing the series.

The new series, Ponies, launched on Peacock on January 15, 2026. The first season has eight hour-long episodes, and initial reviews are very positive. Both Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic show generally favorable ratings from critics, indicating a strong start for the show.

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2026-01-15 23:14