Margo Shares Her Money Woes: Baby’s First Words to Nick Offerman Caught on Camera
Nick Offerman recently discussed his role as Jinx, the father of Margo, portrayed by Elle Fanning, in the upcoming series based on Rufi Thorpe’s 2024 novel. In this story, Margo, a financially struggling college student, faces unexpected challenges after becoming pregnant and being abandoned by her married professor.
Margo’s mother, Shyanne Millet, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, adds another layer of difficulty, as she is reluctant to support her daughter and grandchild. In an effort to make ends meet, Margo turns to OnlyFans, while also receiving some unexpected assistance from her previously absent father.
Offerman expressed admiration for Fanning’s talent, recalling how he and his wife, Megan Mullally, were captivated by her performance in Hulu’s The Great. “We were just treated to the greatest young actress of our day — she’s astonishing,” he remarked. “To be cast as her dad and that happened because I had a baby with Michelle Pfeiffer, I’ve had worse gigs.”
From left: Eva Anderson, Matthew Tinker, Nick Offerman, and Mirren Gordon-Crozier at ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ panel at 2026 Deadline Contenders TV
This project marks the first collaboration in their 30 years of marriage for Pfeiffer and her husband, David E. Kelley, who created, co-wrote, and produced Margo.
Executive producer Eva Anderson shared insights into Fanning’s preference for using real babies on set. Fanning believed that having a real baby would positively impact the energy in the room. Anderson noted that the babies bonded with the cast so well that they began to mimic expressions, creating a unique atmosphere during filming.
Offerman recounted a memorable moment when a baby on set unexpectedly uttered its first words, “dad,” directed at him, despite Offerman not being a father in real life. “It was in the script, and we thought it was impossible, but then the baby did it, the baby called Nick ‘Dad,’” he recalled.
Joking about the dramatic elements of the show, Offerman added, “And then the baby dies. You’ve seen the show. It’s not all comedy, folks.”
A panel discussion video will be released on Monday, providing further insights into the series.
