[This story contains mild spoilers from episode nine of Palm Royale.]
Tate Taylor might be the male version of Palm Royale’s Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons.
The executive producer and director behind the Kristen Wiig-starring comedy had his own experience trying to get into an exclusive Palm Beach club during pre-production on the Apple TV+ series. And just like the Tennessee debutante found out in the season premiere, wealthy Florida socialites don’t take too kindly to trespassers.
“I snuck in a side door like Maxine, got a great glimpse of the club, was spotted by security, and was kicked out. So I left Palm Beach feeling like a loser and trash,” Taylor recalls to The Hollywood Reporter in the conversation below. “I said, ‘Okay, this is a very real place.'”
The exclusivity of the Palm Beach community is why filming for Palm Royale had to take place in Los Angeles, where a mix of set locations and sound...
Tate Taylor might be the male version of Palm Royale’s Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons.
The executive producer and director behind the Kristen Wiig-starring comedy had his own experience trying to get into an exclusive Palm Beach club during pre-production on the Apple TV+ series. And just like the Tennessee debutante found out in the season premiere, wealthy Florida socialites don’t take too kindly to trespassers.
“I snuck in a side door like Maxine, got a great glimpse of the club, was spotted by security, and was kicked out. So I left Palm Beach feeling like a loser and trash,” Taylor recalls to The Hollywood Reporter in the conversation below. “I said, ‘Okay, this is a very real place.'”
The exclusivity of the Palm Beach community is why filming for Palm Royale had to take place in Los Angeles, where a mix of set locations and sound...
- 5/2/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the mid-20th century, Slim Aarons had one goal: to photograph “attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places.” Decades later the New Englander’s photographs of celebrities, royalty, and high society still capture an aspirational slice of life, with images that draw you in and make you wonder what’s happening just beyond the edge.
That escapism and timelessness were key elements in creating the look of Palm Royale. Creator Abe Sylvia had always wanted to do a series inspired by the iconic photographer’s work, and the story of an outsider clawing her way into Palm Beach high society and its Shiny Sheet newspaper pages was the perfect fit.
That escapism and timelessness were key elements in creating the look of Palm Royale. Creator Abe Sylvia had always wanted to do a series inspired by the iconic photographer’s work, and the story of an outsider clawing her way into Palm Beach high society and its Shiny Sheet newspaper pages was the perfect fit.
- 5/1/2024
- by Amber Dowling
- Primetimer
Since The Last Update
With the May 31 Emmys eligibility cutoff almost exactly one month away, Emmys-related action is picking up.
On April 22, Ryan Seacrest, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan came out for a screening and reception in Hollywood on behalf of ABC’s American Idol. Meanwhile, in New York, Peter Morgan, creator and principal writer of Netflix’s The Crown, was feted at the opening of his new Broadway play Patriots. And that same night, FX’s Shōgun had a well-received series — or season? — finale. (The following evening its lead actress, Anna Sawai, sat down with yours truly at Chapman University to record an episode of THR’s Awards Chatter podcast.)
On April 24, Max toasted the third season of Hacks (which debuts on May 2) with a party at the Chateau Marmont attended by the show’s creators and stars, including Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder. And at the same time,...
With the May 31 Emmys eligibility cutoff almost exactly one month away, Emmys-related action is picking up.
On April 22, Ryan Seacrest, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan came out for a screening and reception in Hollywood on behalf of ABC’s American Idol. Meanwhile, in New York, Peter Morgan, creator and principal writer of Netflix’s The Crown, was feted at the opening of his new Broadway play Patriots. And that same night, FX’s Shōgun had a well-received series — or season? — finale. (The following evening its lead actress, Anna Sawai, sat down with yours truly at Chapman University to record an episode of THR’s Awards Chatter podcast.)
On April 24, Max toasted the third season of Hacks (which debuts on May 2) with a party at the Chateau Marmont attended by the show’s creators and stars, including Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder. And at the same time,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A wide-ranging list of honorees was announced today for the Critics Choice Association’s inaugural Celebration Of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television, which will take place during Pride Month on Friday June 7, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. The event will stream later on HereTV, the first and largest LGBTQ+ TV and streaming service in the U.S. Actress, writer and comedian Sherry Cola (Joy Ride) will host.
The celebration will honor the finest achievements from the LGBTQ+ entertainment community, both in front of and behind the camera, as well as showcase emerging and established talent. This event marks the newest addition to the Cca’s series, following its Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television, Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema and Television and Celebration of Black Cinema and Television. The Celebrations aim to shine a light on work from historically underrepresented talent.
“I am extremely proud to be able to...
The celebration will honor the finest achievements from the LGBTQ+ entertainment community, both in front of and behind the camera, as well as showcase emerging and established talent. This event marks the newest addition to the Cca’s series, following its Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television, Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema and Television and Celebration of Black Cinema and Television. The Celebrations aim to shine a light on work from historically underrepresented talent.
“I am extremely proud to be able to...
- 4/25/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Palm Royale with its meticulously matched period décor and costuming is a true immersion in late 1960s Palm Beach culture. But while watching the Apple TV+ series, one can’t help but see the connections between the topics that were emerging as national concerns then and the biggest social issues now.
“It’s so cool to think about how far we’ve come as women and that we have so many options today, but 1969 isn’t that long ago,” says Leslie Bibb, who stars in the Kristen Wiig-starring comedy as Dinah, a woman desperate to maintain her wealthy status after marrying for money rather than love. “It’s not that far back that women’s rights weren’t an issue.”
For the women of the Palm Royale country club that the series orbits around, including newbie Maxine (Wiig), they still aren’t an issue — even in the face of...
“It’s so cool to think about how far we’ve come as women and that we have so many options today, but 1969 isn’t that long ago,” says Leslie Bibb, who stars in the Kristen Wiig-starring comedy as Dinah, a woman desperate to maintain her wealthy status after marrying for money rather than love. “It’s not that far back that women’s rights weren’t an issue.”
For the women of the Palm Royale country club that the series orbits around, including newbie Maxine (Wiig), they still aren’t an issue — even in the face of...
- 4/22/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Palm Royale’s Kristen Wiig, Josh Lucas, director Tate Taylor and writer and showrunner Abe Sylvia joined Deadline’s Contenders TV event Sunday to talk about the likability of the characters, some of the tough topics they’ve tackled and how the Palm Beach setting helped amplify the comedy of the show.
In its first season on Apple TV+, Kristen Wiig’s character, Maxine Simmons, is an ambitious woman who schemes to secure her seat at America’s most exclusive table: Palm Beach high society circa 1969. Along the way, Wiig’s character meets a number of personalities who play some part in this socialite town with an ensemble that includes Ricky Martin, Allison Janney, Laura Dern, Leslie Bibb, Josh Lucas and Carol Burnett.
(L-r) Abe Sylvia, Tate Taylor, Kristen Wiig and Josh Lucas on Sunday
When it came to whether audiences should be rooting for Simmons or not, Wiig said,...
In its first season on Apple TV+, Kristen Wiig’s character, Maxine Simmons, is an ambitious woman who schemes to secure her seat at America’s most exclusive table: Palm Beach high society circa 1969. Along the way, Wiig’s character meets a number of personalities who play some part in this socialite town with an ensemble that includes Ricky Martin, Allison Janney, Laura Dern, Leslie Bibb, Josh Lucas and Carol Burnett.
(L-r) Abe Sylvia, Tate Taylor, Kristen Wiig and Josh Lucas on Sunday
When it came to whether audiences should be rooting for Simmons or not, Wiig said,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Deadline’s Contenders Television: Los Angeles, a veritable smörgåsbord of awards-worthy TV for your Emmy voting perusal, kicks off the second day of its two-day run Sunday morning at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles. The livestream begins at 9:35 a.m. Pt.
Click to sign up for and launch Sunday’s livestream.
Deadline’s annual TV awards-season kickoff continues today with its showcase that by end will encompass panels featuring 20 networks and streamers spotlighting 35 shows, ranging from drama and action to documentaries, comedies, unscripted and late-night.
It follows Saturday’s event packed to the rafters with industry and guild voters hearing from the likes of Jodie Foster, Lily Gladstone, Kurt Russell, Tom Hiddleston, Jeff Probst, Kelsey Grammer, Tony Shalhoub and more discussing their buzzy shows.
Click to read Deadline’s Contenders magazine
Overall for the weekend, Apple TV+ is bringing a whopping seven shows: Masters of the Air, Lessons in Chemistry,...
Click to sign up for and launch Sunday’s livestream.
Deadline’s annual TV awards-season kickoff continues today with its showcase that by end will encompass panels featuring 20 networks and streamers spotlighting 35 shows, ranging from drama and action to documentaries, comedies, unscripted and late-night.
It follows Saturday’s event packed to the rafters with industry and guild voters hearing from the likes of Jodie Foster, Lily Gladstone, Kurt Russell, Tom Hiddleston, Jeff Probst, Kelsey Grammer, Tony Shalhoub and more discussing their buzzy shows.
Click to read Deadline’s Contenders magazine
Overall for the weekend, Apple TV+ is bringing a whopping seven shows: Masters of the Air, Lessons in Chemistry,...
- 4/14/2024
- by David Morgan
- Deadline Film + TV
Although the series has received mixed to average reviews from critics since its release, there’s no denying the strength of the Palm Royale cast. It brings some of Hollywood’s most talented stars to one of the most fascinatingly entertaining period comedy dramas in the last decade. Created by Abe Sylvia for Apple TV+, Palm Royale is based on Juliet McDaniel’s 2018 novel, Mr. & Mrs. American Pie. Palm Royale is set in 1969 and centers around its protagonist, Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons. Arriving in Palm Beach, Maxine seeks to rub shoulders with the wealthiest in the town. To this end, Maxine would
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- 4/14/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Updated, April 10: Additional top talent has been confirmed for Deadline’s Contenders Television, which will take place this weekend, April 13-14, at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. Full details for the event, which can also be livestreamed, and an RSVP link can be found here here.
The new names added to the lineup include Jodie Foster, Kurt Russell, Quinta Brunson, Owen Wilson, Tyler James Williams, William Stanford Davis, Chris Perfetti, Aaron Moten and Ella Purnell.
They join previously announced roster that includes Tom Hiddleston, Nicole Kidman, Brie Larson, Kristen Wiig, Rebecca Ferguson, Lily Gladstone, Maya Rudolph, David Oyelowo, Common, Jimmy Fallon, Giancarlo Esposito, Joey King, Andrea Riseborough, Sebastian Maniscalco, Bill Pullman, Kiefer Sutherland, Logan Lerman, Kelsey Grammer, Matt Bomer, Tim Robbins, Josh Lucas, Jonathan Bailey, Tony Shalhoub, Maya Erskine, Nathan Fielder, Skeet Ulrich, Jeff Probst, Omar J. Dorsey, Harriet Dyer, Patrick Brammall, Sophia Di Martino, Sarayu Blue,...
The new names added to the lineup include Jodie Foster, Kurt Russell, Quinta Brunson, Owen Wilson, Tyler James Williams, William Stanford Davis, Chris Perfetti, Aaron Moten and Ella Purnell.
They join previously announced roster that includes Tom Hiddleston, Nicole Kidman, Brie Larson, Kristen Wiig, Rebecca Ferguson, Lily Gladstone, Maya Rudolph, David Oyelowo, Common, Jimmy Fallon, Giancarlo Esposito, Joey King, Andrea Riseborough, Sebastian Maniscalco, Bill Pullman, Kiefer Sutherland, Logan Lerman, Kelsey Grammer, Matt Bomer, Tim Robbins, Josh Lucas, Jonathan Bailey, Tony Shalhoub, Maya Erskine, Nathan Fielder, Skeet Ulrich, Jeff Probst, Omar J. Dorsey, Harriet Dyer, Patrick Brammall, Sophia Di Martino, Sarayu Blue,...
- 4/10/2024
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline Film + TV
Beyond the vast windows of Palm Beach’s iconic Breakers resort, the ocean sparkled as women in designer florals paraded under the lobby’s vaulted, hand-frescoed ceilings. They were headed to network with Martha Stewart and Tommy Hilfiger and swap Hermès and Gucci purses for charity at a $600-per-ticket “Old Bags” luncheon.
Later, many of them joined the daily flock gathered poolside at the historic Colony Hotel, sipping cocktails served by young men in pink shirts. Apart from the rose-hued hotel’s interior update, including a new Goop-designed bungalow, similar scenes could have unfolded a half-century earlier — which is why the new Apple TV+ show Palm Royale, set in 1969, doesn’t seem very dated. The characters played by Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern and Allison Janney could have easily mingled among this crowd, and when the show incorporated shots of The Breakers, the only thing they had to adjust for historical accuracy was the cars.
Later, many of them joined the daily flock gathered poolside at the historic Colony Hotel, sipping cocktails served by young men in pink shirts. Apart from the rose-hued hotel’s interior update, including a new Goop-designed bungalow, similar scenes could have unfolded a half-century earlier — which is why the new Apple TV+ show Palm Royale, set in 1969, doesn’t seem very dated. The characters played by Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern and Allison Janney could have easily mingled among this crowd, and when the show incorporated shots of The Breakers, the only thing they had to adjust for historical accuracy was the cars.
- 4/5/2024
- by Beth Landman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
[This story contains spoilers from the fifth episode of Palm Royale, “Maxine Shakes the Tree.”]
Despite a rocky start to their relationship in Apple TV+’s 1969 comedy Palm Royale, as time goes on, series lead Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons (Kristen Wiig) and Robert (Ricky Martin), a closeted bartender at the exclusive Palm Royale beach club, form an unlikely bond that’s explored in greater depth than in the show’s original source material, Juliet McDaniel’s novel Mr. and Mrs. American Pie.
“She was our muse for the theme of found family, which is so at the core of this piece,” Laura Dern, executive producer and star of the series, tells The Hollywood Reporter of the world the author established in her book. “[McDaniel] created this central protagonist who’s desperately trying to create family in this marriage, in this world of wealth, and this club that she’s not a part of, while Robert is the one that really sees her...
Despite a rocky start to their relationship in Apple TV+’s 1969 comedy Palm Royale, as time goes on, series lead Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons (Kristen Wiig) and Robert (Ricky Martin), a closeted bartender at the exclusive Palm Royale beach club, form an unlikely bond that’s explored in greater depth than in the show’s original source material, Juliet McDaniel’s novel Mr. and Mrs. American Pie.
“She was our muse for the theme of found family, which is so at the core of this piece,” Laura Dern, executive producer and star of the series, tells The Hollywood Reporter of the world the author established in her book. “[McDaniel] created this central protagonist who’s desperately trying to create family in this marriage, in this world of wealth, and this club that she’s not a part of, while Robert is the one that really sees her...
- 4/5/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
[This story contains spoilers from episode four of Palm Royale, “Maxine Rolls the Dice.”]
When Katie O’Connell first read Mr. and Mrs. American Pie, Juliet McDaniel’s 2018 novel that was adapted for Apple TV+’s new period comedy-drama Palm Royale, she was “obsessed” with its 1960s setting.
“It just felt like such a cool time period to explore,” O’Connell tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I loved the idea of an outsider coming into what’s seemingly the most un-woke group of women on the planet. It just felt like there was something there.”
Laura Dern and her Jaywalker Pictures producing partner Jayme Lemons agreed when O’Connell brought the novel to them, using it as a springboard for the 10-part series Dern now executive produces and stars in alongside Kristen Wiig, Carol Burnett, Ricky Martin, Allison Janney and Leslie Bibb.
“The book is very different from the show,” explains Lemons, also an executive producer. “Most of the characters you...
When Katie O’Connell first read Mr. and Mrs. American Pie, Juliet McDaniel’s 2018 novel that was adapted for Apple TV+’s new period comedy-drama Palm Royale, she was “obsessed” with its 1960s setting.
“It just felt like such a cool time period to explore,” O’Connell tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I loved the idea of an outsider coming into what’s seemingly the most un-woke group of women on the planet. It just felt like there was something there.”
Laura Dern and her Jaywalker Pictures producing partner Jayme Lemons agreed when O’Connell brought the novel to them, using it as a springboard for the 10-part series Dern now executive produces and stars in alongside Kristen Wiig, Carol Burnett, Ricky Martin, Allison Janney and Leslie Bibb.
“The book is very different from the show,” explains Lemons, also an executive producer. “Most of the characters you...
- 3/29/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Striking a tonal balance between drama and comedy can be difficult. It’s even harder when the series must adhere to a specific place and time. Yet Palm Royale, which debuts on March 20th on Apple TV+, makes a strong play for the Mad Men demographic. Equal parts stylish, melodramatic, and witty, there’s a lot to like about Palm Royale. However, even with one of the greatest casts ever assembled for a television show on paper, one cannot help but feel disappointed. There are fun performances, but its premise and story feel antiquated in 2024.
Palm Royale Plot
Based on the novel Mr. & Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel, Palm Royale follows Maxine Simmons-Dellacort (Kristen Wiig) as she walks in two worlds. She reaches for high status at the Palm Royal Club, where the socialites of Palm Beach lounge. Among her idols are Dinah Donahue (Leslie Bibb), Evelyn Rollins (Allison Janney...
Palm Royale Plot
Based on the novel Mr. & Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel, Palm Royale follows Maxine Simmons-Dellacort (Kristen Wiig) as she walks in two worlds. She reaches for high status at the Palm Royal Club, where the socialites of Palm Beach lounge. Among her idols are Dinah Donahue (Leslie Bibb), Evelyn Rollins (Allison Janney...
- 3/21/2024
- by Alan French
- FandomWire
On March 20, 2024, Apple TV+ premiered “Palm Royale,” a star-studded new comedy series with Kristen Wiig playing an ambitious woman scheming to secure her seat at America’s most exclusive table: Palm Beach high society circa 1969. Reviews are mixed (it’s currently at 60% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes), but viewers are sure to enjoy the ensemble cast that includes Carol Burnett, Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Josh Lucas and Ricky Martin (to name a few!).
“Palm Royale” was created by Abe Sylvia (“George & Tammy”) and is based on the 2018 novel “Mr. & Mrs. American Pie” by Juliet McDaniel. The 10-episode series kicks off with “Maxing Goes to Palm Beach,” written by Sylvia and directed by Tate Taylor. Read our full review round-up below.
See Kristen Wiig attempts to break into high society in Apple TV+’s stylish ‘Palm Royale’ trailer
Judy Berman of Time Magazine notes, “The self-aware soap is an increasingly popular format,...
“Palm Royale” was created by Abe Sylvia (“George & Tammy”) and is based on the 2018 novel “Mr. & Mrs. American Pie” by Juliet McDaniel. The 10-episode series kicks off with “Maxing Goes to Palm Beach,” written by Sylvia and directed by Tate Taylor. Read our full review round-up below.
See Kristen Wiig attempts to break into high society in Apple TV+’s stylish ‘Palm Royale’ trailer
Judy Berman of Time Magazine notes, “The self-aware soap is an increasingly popular format,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
Enlightened was more than just the title of the HBO TV series Laura Dern starred in from 2011-2013. It’s also the state of being the actress and her future producing partner, Jayme Lemons, found themselves in after Dern served as an executive producer and Lemons a first-time producer on the comedy-drama.
“Once we had that experience on Enlightened, we both felt like we have all of these other passions, maybe it’s time we focus more on getting these projects done,” Dern tells The Hollywood Reporter in the conversation below.
Thus the creation of Jaywalker Pictures in 2017, Dern and Lemons’ production company whose projects span genres. From the 2020 documentary The Way I See It, about the life of former Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza; and the Academy Award-winning short If Anything Happens I Love You, about two parents grieving their daughter who was killed in a school shooting,...
“Once we had that experience on Enlightened, we both felt like we have all of these other passions, maybe it’s time we focus more on getting these projects done,” Dern tells The Hollywood Reporter in the conversation below.
Thus the creation of Jaywalker Pictures in 2017, Dern and Lemons’ production company whose projects span genres. From the 2020 documentary The Way I See It, about the life of former Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza; and the Academy Award-winning short If Anything Happens I Love You, about two parents grieving their daughter who was killed in a school shooting,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In Palm Beach, 1969, Maxine Simmons’ biggest wish is to go from envious of all to the envy of all. As the outsider and underdog tries to climb from social nobody to the top of the world, she must first find out how much of herself she’s willing to sacrifice to get what she wants. Apple TV+’s newest period comedy series “Palm Royale,” starring Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney, Carol Burnett, and more, will premiere the first three of its 10 episodes on Wednesday, March 20. You can watch Palm Royale: Season 1 with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.
How to Watch ‘Palm Royale’ Series Premiere When: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘Palm Royale’ Series Premiere
Loosely based on the novel “Mr. & Mrs. American Pie” by Juliet McDaniel, “Palm Royale” is set in high society Palm Beach,...
How to Watch ‘Palm Royale’ Series Premiere When: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘Palm Royale’ Series Premiere
Loosely based on the novel “Mr. & Mrs. American Pie” by Juliet McDaniel, “Palm Royale” is set in high society Palm Beach,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
When you begin watching Palm Royale on Apple TV+ tomorrow, you'll be whisked back to the lively and colorful Palm Beach of the late 1960s courtesy of Abe Sylvia, whose creative mind brought it all together.
Sylvia created, writes, and directs Palm Royale, which almost defies genres. It's a comedic period piece starring Kristen Wiig as Maxine Simmons, a woman who takes her future into her own hands, desperate to cross the line between the haves and have-nots.
As Maxine brings her daring plan to extraordinary life, she discovers that the lives she wants to crash aren't all they're cracked up to be.
Sylvia has an unusual heroine in Maxine, who is as aggravating as she is understandable, and he's ensconced her in high society with many vibrant and sly women and men eager to both embrace Maxine and hold her at a distance, depending on their needs at the moment.
Sylvia created, writes, and directs Palm Royale, which almost defies genres. It's a comedic period piece starring Kristen Wiig as Maxine Simmons, a woman who takes her future into her own hands, desperate to cross the line between the haves and have-nots.
As Maxine brings her daring plan to extraordinary life, she discovers that the lives she wants to crash aren't all they're cracked up to be.
Sylvia has an unusual heroine in Maxine, who is as aggravating as she is understandable, and he's ensconced her in high society with many vibrant and sly women and men eager to both embrace Maxine and hold her at a distance, depending on their needs at the moment.
- 3/19/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Palm Royale will open its doors on Apple TV+ this week when the first three episodes debut.
The period comedy stars Kristen Wiig as an outsider, Maxine Simmons, who goes to extreme lengths to secure a place in Palm Beach high society in 1969.
Palm Royale follows Maxine throughout her quest, touching upon what she will and won’t do to get what she wants.
Monsters and Critics got the chance to screen the entire freshman season ahead of its premiere. Thanks to its stellar cast, witty script, and awe-inspiring setting, it’s sure to be one of the most talked-about shows of the year.
Wiig is electric as this woman will go to great lengths to get what she wants. When the show premieres, we expect plenty of memes of it to spread like wildfire across social media.
It’s that funny, and you can tell the proven comedy powerhouse...
The period comedy stars Kristen Wiig as an outsider, Maxine Simmons, who goes to extreme lengths to secure a place in Palm Beach high society in 1969.
Palm Royale follows Maxine throughout her quest, touching upon what she will and won’t do to get what she wants.
Monsters and Critics got the chance to screen the entire freshman season ahead of its premiere. Thanks to its stellar cast, witty script, and awe-inspiring setting, it’s sure to be one of the most talked-about shows of the year.
Wiig is electric as this woman will go to great lengths to get what she wants. When the show premieres, we expect plenty of memes of it to spread like wildfire across social media.
It’s that funny, and you can tell the proven comedy powerhouse...
- 3/19/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
Palm Royale is a great new drama series coming soon to Apple TV+, and one that boasts quite a remarkable leading cast of female talent. To mark the show’s release, we had the pleasure in speaking to a collection of those involved in the show, to speak about the themes of ambition, the beautiful period setting, and of course what it was like to work alongside talent such as Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney, Laura Dern & Carol Burnett.
Below you can find solo interviews with Josh Lucas, followed by Amber Chardae Robinson, before we spoke to director Tate Taylor paired with producer John Norris, finishing up with another producer in Katie O’Connell Marsh, who was paired with the show-runner, Abe Sylvia.
Josh Lucas
Amber Chardae Robinson
Tate Taylor & John Norris
Abe Sylvia & Katie O’Connell Marsh
Synopsis
Palm Royale is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Wiig) as...
Below you can find solo interviews with Josh Lucas, followed by Amber Chardae Robinson, before we spoke to director Tate Taylor paired with producer John Norris, finishing up with another producer in Katie O’Connell Marsh, who was paired with the show-runner, Abe Sylvia.
Josh Lucas
Amber Chardae Robinson
Tate Taylor & John Norris
Abe Sylvia & Katie O’Connell Marsh
Synopsis
Palm Royale is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Wiig) as...
- 3/19/2024
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
In the first episode of the new Apple comedy series Palm Royale, Kristen Wiig’s Maxine tells a long, rambling story to Dinah (Leslie Bibb), a wealthy woman she’s trying to befriend. An impatient Dinah tells her, “I have lost the thread here, Maxine.”
Dinah is meant to be one of the villains of Palm Royale, forever trying to undercut Maxine’s attempts to claw her way into Palm Beach high society in the summer of 1969. Yet in this moment and many others, her complaints about Maxine ring truer...
Dinah is meant to be one of the villains of Palm Royale, forever trying to undercut Maxine’s attempts to claw her way into Palm Beach high society in the summer of 1969. Yet in this moment and many others, her complaints about Maxine ring truer...
- 3/19/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
“Why do you want to be where you’re not wanted?”
Posed by Linda Shaw (Laura Dern) — a proud hippie of the ’60s recently accused of “dressing like an indigent Mennonite railway priestess” — this question rests at the center of “Palm Royale,” alongside its recipient, Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig). The 40-something new kid in town insists to everyone she meets they use her married name, D’ellacourt, in the hopes its notoriety around Palm Beach will help hasten her acceptance there. Maxine wants nothing more than to be a member of high society, rubbing elbows with the movers and shakers at South Florida’s glam parties and opulent benefits, and she knows looking the part is just as important as living it. To her benefit: She is, in fact, a D’ellacourt. She is not, however, as wealthy as the minted moniker suggests, which proves a recurring impediment in her...
Posed by Linda Shaw (Laura Dern) — a proud hippie of the ’60s recently accused of “dressing like an indigent Mennonite railway priestess” — this question rests at the center of “Palm Royale,” alongside its recipient, Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig). The 40-something new kid in town insists to everyone she meets they use her married name, D’ellacourt, in the hopes its notoriety around Palm Beach will help hasten her acceptance there. Maxine wants nothing more than to be a member of high society, rubbing elbows with the movers and shakers at South Florida’s glam parties and opulent benefits, and she knows looking the part is just as important as living it. To her benefit: She is, in fact, a D’ellacourt. She is not, however, as wealthy as the minted moniker suggests, which proves a recurring impediment in her...
- 3/19/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Abe Sylvia‘s new Apple TV+ series stars Oscar winner Allison Janney, Oscar winner Laura Dern, Oscar and nine-time Emmy Award nominee Kristen Wiig, and latin music icon Ricky Martin. But the true star of “Palm Royale” may just be the one and only Carol Burnett. O.K., maybe that’s an exaggeration as Burnett’s character is in a coma for the first three episodes, but it was the first subject we broached with “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” screenwriter and he was game, noting that Burnett is “my favorite subject.”
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Set in 1969, this very loose adaptation of Juliet McDaniel’s novel “Mr.
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Set in 1969, this very loose adaptation of Juliet McDaniel’s novel “Mr.
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- 3/19/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
Fashion makes a splash in Apple TV+’s period comedy series Palm Royale, set in 1969 Palm Beach and debuting on March 20.
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Loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s book Mr. and Mrs. American Pie, the show stars Kristen Wiig as aspiring Palm Beach socialite Maxine, alongside Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Kaia Gerber, Leslie Bibb and Ricky Martin, plus Carol Burnett and Bruce Dern.
Emmy-winning costume designer Alix Friedberg (who worked with Dern on Big Little Lies) speaks with THR about sourcing thousands of vintage looks and partnering with The RealReal on a curation of over 600 apparel and accessories pieces that mirror the Palm Royale aesthetic.
In the mix are vintage finds from labels seen in the show (such as Courrèges, Givenchy, Chloé, Chanel, Christian Dior, Malcolm Starr and Emilio Pucci) as well as contemporary brands including La DoubleJ and Zimmermann. The RealReal x Palm Royale...
Watch Palm Royale On Apple TV+
Loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s book Mr. and Mrs. American Pie, the show stars Kristen Wiig as aspiring Palm Beach socialite Maxine, alongside Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Kaia Gerber, Leslie Bibb and Ricky Martin, plus Carol Burnett and Bruce Dern.
Emmy-winning costume designer Alix Friedberg (who worked with Dern on Big Little Lies) speaks with THR about sourcing thousands of vintage looks and partnering with The RealReal on a curation of over 600 apparel and accessories pieces that mirror the Palm Royale aesthetic.
In the mix are vintage finds from labels seen in the show (such as Courrèges, Givenchy, Chloé, Chanel, Christian Dior, Malcolm Starr and Emilio Pucci) as well as contemporary brands including La DoubleJ and Zimmermann. The RealReal x Palm Royale...
- 3/18/2024
- by Ingrid Schmidt
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“When you first come to Palm Beach, you think you’re the oldest and the richest. But then you realize you are the youngest and poorest.”
Everybody has goals. For new resident Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig), hers is to enter the world of Palm Beach high society circa 1969. She dreams of joining the Palm Royale, the most exclusive country club in the area. It’s the sort of exclusive place filled with swimming pools, galas and daytime martinis that feeds into the competitive charity season. It’s the time of year where the wealthy women in the area show off their wallets and organizational skills to vie for the coveted title of “Queen of the Season.”
All this just to be mentioned in the local society papers. After all, “At the Palm Royale, the more you gave, the more you got.”
Krsiten Wiig in “Palm Royale.” (Apple TV+)
But poor...
Everybody has goals. For new resident Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig), hers is to enter the world of Palm Beach high society circa 1969. She dreams of joining the Palm Royale, the most exclusive country club in the area. It’s the sort of exclusive place filled with swimming pools, galas and daytime martinis that feeds into the competitive charity season. It’s the time of year where the wealthy women in the area show off their wallets and organizational skills to vie for the coveted title of “Queen of the Season.”
All this just to be mentioned in the local society papers. After all, “At the Palm Royale, the more you gave, the more you got.”
Krsiten Wiig in “Palm Royale.” (Apple TV+)
But poor...
- 3/18/2024
- by Matthew Creith
- The Wrap
There are so many fabulous women wearing so many fabulous ‘60s outfits in Apple TV+’s Palm Royale, it’s like a Ryan Murphy fever dream. A cast that includes Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney, Laura Dern and Carol Burnett is undeniably tantalizing, but Palm Royale — debuting this Wednesday on the streamer; I’ve seen the first three episodes — never lives up to its stellar cast. Campy and overbaked, it manages to fall between the cracks of the dramedy genre: not funny enough to be a comedy and not compelling enough to be a drama. But the clothes do look great,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
The upcoming week will mostly be marked by a plethora of reality shows with some notable expectations arriving on Apple TV+, Disney+, and Netflix. The highlight of the week will certainly be the long-awaited ‘X-Men ’97’, ‘Three-Body Problem’ and ‘Davey & Jonesie’s Locker’ and ‘My Undead Yokai Girlfriend.’ Let’s see what’s new:
1. ‘Photographer’ Season 1
The show will explore the work and influence of renowned photographers Campbell Addy, Cristina Mittermeier, Paul Nicklen, Muhammed Muheisen, Anand Varma, Dan Winters, and Krystle Wright across different genres of photography. ‘Photographer’ will premiere on National Geographic on Monday, March 18 at 8:00 Pm-10:00 Pm Est and if you miss an episode you can always stream it a day later on Disney+ and Hulu. The first season will consist of 6 episodes in total.
2. ‘Physical: 100’ Season 2
‘Physical: 100’ is a reality show which returns with the second season on Netflix. The premise of the...
1. ‘Photographer’ Season 1
The show will explore the work and influence of renowned photographers Campbell Addy, Cristina Mittermeier, Paul Nicklen, Muhammed Muheisen, Anand Varma, Dan Winters, and Krystle Wright across different genres of photography. ‘Photographer’ will premiere on National Geographic on Monday, March 18 at 8:00 Pm-10:00 Pm Est and if you miss an episode you can always stream it a day later on Disney+ and Hulu. The first season will consist of 6 episodes in total.
2. ‘Physical: 100’ Season 2
‘Physical: 100’ is a reality show which returns with the second season on Netflix. The premise of the...
- 3/18/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Long before Instagram stories and TikTok videos were a thing, gossip magazines and television allowed everyday people to feel a connection to the wealthy and beautiful. In real life, few are brave enough to elbow their way onto the A-list, but others are bold enough to demand a seat at the table — which brings us to “Palm Royale.” Based on Juliet McDaniel’s novel, “Mr. & Mrs. American Pie,” and adapted for television by Abe Sylvia, Apple TV+’s new 1960s-set comedy, “Palm Royale” follows bottle-blonde Palm Beach transplant Maxine Simmons (a perfectly cast Kristen Wiig), who is determined to craft a glitzy and glamorous life for herself, even if it means bending the rules a smidge. Wildy outrageous and amusing, “Palm Royale” suggests that you might get more than you requested if you’re delusional enough to go after what you want.
The series opens in the early summer days...
The series opens in the early summer days...
- 3/18/2024
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Variety Film + TV
Apple TV+’s Palm Royale may be set in the late 1960s, but its greatest pleasures seem tailor-made for the age of the internet. Every shot of a socialite smirking over the rim of a cocktail glass plays like the perfect reaction Gif. The bitchy bon mots might as well be engineered for portioning into TikTok-sized soundbites, the outrageous plot twists for drawing gasps in the group chat. And the aesthetic — oh, the aesthetic! In a repudiation of the “quiet luxury” greige, this vision of America’s elite is awash in shimmering jewel tones and Lilly Pulitzer brights. You could build entire mood boards around the hippie-chic bookstore or the baroque mansion. I myself lost a good 20 minutes Googling between episodes for cat-eye sunglasses just like the ones featured on Maxine (Kristen Wiig).
But the eye-popping style is as good as the show gets; the fun ends where the surface does.
But the eye-popping style is as good as the show gets; the fun ends where the surface does.
- 3/18/2024
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For new comedy series Palm Royale, Kristen Wiig is putting her long résumé of accents to work.
The former Saturday Night Live star is back on the small screen in the Apple TV+ show, set in Palm Beach high society in 1969. Wiig stars as Maxine Simmons, an ambitious woman who tries to scheme her way into the exclusive, and often treacherous, world.
“I just tried to do my best Chattanooga,” Wiig jokingly told The Hollywood Reporter of her pronounced accent in the series at the show’s Los Angeles premiere on Thursday. “Practiced in the mirror.”
Wiig also serves as an executive producer on the project and appears alongside a star-studded cast including Allison Janney, Laura Dern (who is also an EP), Carol Burnett, Leslie Bibb, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas and Kaia Gerber. Besides the star power, a stand-out element of the series is its visuals, courtesy of production designer...
The former Saturday Night Live star is back on the small screen in the Apple TV+ show, set in Palm Beach high society in 1969. Wiig stars as Maxine Simmons, an ambitious woman who tries to scheme her way into the exclusive, and often treacherous, world.
“I just tried to do my best Chattanooga,” Wiig jokingly told The Hollywood Reporter of her pronounced accent in the series at the show’s Los Angeles premiere on Thursday. “Practiced in the mirror.”
Wiig also serves as an executive producer on the project and appears alongside a star-studded cast including Allison Janney, Laura Dern (who is also an EP), Carol Burnett, Leslie Bibb, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas and Kaia Gerber. Besides the star power, a stand-out element of the series is its visuals, courtesy of production designer...
- 3/15/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Andrew Barth Feldman, Kaia Gerber and Finn Wolfhard round out cast of Sony Pictures’ SNL 1975 (working title), which will be directed by Jason Reitman and based on the real-life behind-the-scenes accounts of the opening episode of Saturday Night Live. Reitman and Gil Kenan penned the script.
Gerber is playing Jacqueline Carlin, Wolfhard will play an NBC page, and Feldman is playing Neil Levy.
On October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. SNL 1975 is the true story of what happened behind the scenes that night in the moments leading up to the first broadcast of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. It depicts the chaos and magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, counting down the minutes in real time to the infamous words, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!”
The screenplay is based on an extensive series of interviews conducted...
Gerber is playing Jacqueline Carlin, Wolfhard will play an NBC page, and Feldman is playing Neil Levy.
On October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. SNL 1975 is the true story of what happened behind the scenes that night in the moments leading up to the first broadcast of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. It depicts the chaos and magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, counting down the minutes in real time to the infamous words, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!”
The screenplay is based on an extensive series of interviews conducted...
- 3/12/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Kristen Wiig headlines Apple TV+ comedy drama Palm Royale, and here’s the trailer for the upcoming show.
Kristen Wiig made her name as one of the cast members of Saturday Night Live, alongside the likes of Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Bill Hader.
Since then, she found huge success as a writer, scripting and starring in 2012’s Bridesmaids and 2021’s Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar with Annie Mumolo. She has also starred in several films she hasn’t written, including Girl Most Likely and Craig Johnson’s wonderful 2014 film The Skeleton Twins, in which she stars alongside Hader.
She now headlines Apple TV+ comedy drama Palm Royale. The synopsis reads as follows:
Palm Royale is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) as she endeavours to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots,...
Kristen Wiig made her name as one of the cast members of Saturday Night Live, alongside the likes of Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Bill Hader.
Since then, she found huge success as a writer, scripting and starring in 2012’s Bridesmaids and 2021’s Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar with Annie Mumolo. She has also starred in several films she hasn’t written, including Girl Most Likely and Craig Johnson’s wonderful 2014 film The Skeleton Twins, in which she stars alongside Hader.
She now headlines Apple TV+ comedy drama Palm Royale. The synopsis reads as follows:
Palm Royale is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) as she endeavours to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for ‘Palm Royale,’ the highly anticipated series set in high society Palm Beach in 1969, starring and executive produced by Kristen Wiig and Academy Award winner Laura Dern.
The Series is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Wiig) as she endeavours to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, It asks the same question that still baffles us today: “How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?” Set during the powder keg year of 1969, it is a testament to every outsider fighting for their chance to truly belong.
The renowned ensemble cast also features Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy and Kaia Gerber, with extra special guest star turns by the legendary Bruce Dern and the iconic,...
The Series is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Wiig) as she endeavours to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, It asks the same question that still baffles us today: “How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?” Set during the powder keg year of 1969, it is a testament to every outsider fighting for their chance to truly belong.
The renowned ensemble cast also features Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy and Kaia Gerber, with extra special guest star turns by the legendary Bruce Dern and the iconic,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The legendary Carol Burnett held court in Pasadena in support of her new show Palm Royale during Apple TV+’s TCA presentation on Monday. Surrounded by her cast including Ricky Martin, Laura Dern, Josh Lucas and Amber Chardae Robinson, Burnett teased what fans will see when the series premieres on Wednesday, March 20.
Loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s novel Mr. and Mrs. American Pie and produced by Apple Studios, Palm Royale is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, Palm Royale asks the same question that still baffles us today: “How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?”
Burnett revealed she decided to take the role in the series because she was keen to work with...
Loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s novel Mr. and Mrs. American Pie and produced by Apple Studios, Palm Royale is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, Palm Royale asks the same question that still baffles us today: “How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?”
Burnett revealed she decided to take the role in the series because she was keen to work with...
- 2/6/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Years after Ricky Martin starred in Ryan Murphy’s “American Crime Story,” the singer is returning to TV for Apple TV+’s “Palm Royale” — a show he teases will transform viewers’ perspectives.
“It will change the way you think about life in general,” Martin said Monday during the 2024 Television Critics Association winter press tour, adding the Kristen Wiig-led dramedy is a “tearjerker.”
Martin also confirmed that he is preparing to release new music, and shared his growing passion for acting alongside his singing career.
“It’s about being honest — that’s how I feel every time I’m on set,” Martin continued, adding that acting is “something that people can relate to.” “Music is something that I’ve been doing since I was four years old, but there’s something about being in front of the camera as an actor that I’m incredibly passionate about.”
The opportunity to star in “Palm Royale,...
“It will change the way you think about life in general,” Martin said Monday during the 2024 Television Critics Association winter press tour, adding the Kristen Wiig-led dramedy is a “tearjerker.”
Martin also confirmed that he is preparing to release new music, and shared his growing passion for acting alongside his singing career.
“It’s about being honest — that’s how I feel every time I’m on set,” Martin continued, adding that acting is “something that people can relate to.” “Music is something that I’ve been doing since I was four years old, but there’s something about being in front of the camera as an actor that I’m incredibly passionate about.”
The opportunity to star in “Palm Royale,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
"You're very good at making things awkward." Apple TV has revealed the main official trailer for a new series titled Palm Royale, created by TV producer / writer Abe Sylvia. It's set for streaming in March next month. Palm Royale stars Kristen Wiig as Maxine Simmons, a socialite on the climb in Palm Beach, and singer Ricky Martin as Robert. The comedy series chronicles a woman reconstructing her identity in the 1960s after being dismissed by her husband and her entire social circle. She works towards attaining a place in Palm Beach high society, in the process learning what she will and won't do to achieve this. "How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?" It's adapted from Juliet McDaniel's book "Mr. & Mrs. American Pie". The strikingly strong ensemble in this has Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Kristen Wiig is returning to TV with Apple TV+ series “Palm Royale.”
The “SNL” alum leads the dramedy centered around 1969 Palm Beach high society. Wiig transforms into Maxine Simmons, a woman determined to assimilate into the wealthy class.
Per the official series description, “‘Palm Royale’ asks the same question that still baffles us today: ‘How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?'”
Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy, and Kaia Gerber guest star, with Bruce Dern and Carol Burnett making “extra special guest” appearances.
The full synopsis reads: “Palm Royale” is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, “Palm Royale” asks the same question that...
The “SNL” alum leads the dramedy centered around 1969 Palm Beach high society. Wiig transforms into Maxine Simmons, a woman determined to assimilate into the wealthy class.
Per the official series description, “‘Palm Royale’ asks the same question that still baffles us today: ‘How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?'”
Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy, and Kaia Gerber guest star, with Bruce Dern and Carol Burnett making “extra special guest” appearances.
The full synopsis reads: “Palm Royale” is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, “Palm Royale” asks the same question that...
- 2/5/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Apple TV+ is dipping its toes into the world of high society with its exciting new series “Palm Royale,” the first trailer for which dropped on Monday.
Loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s novel “Mr. and Mrs. American Pie,” the series is set in 1969 and follows one woman’s attempt to cross the line between Palm Beach’s haves and have-nots, only to find herself in over her head. The show, which debuts with its first three episodes on Wednesday, March 20, features an all-star cast led by Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney and Laura Dern, with special guest appearances by legendary actors Carol Burnett and Bruce Dern.
Wiig stars as Maxine Simmons, an ambitious newcomer who desperately wants to break into the city’s high society. Ground zero is the swanky and stylish Palm Royale, the city’s most exclusive club, so Maxine schemes to infiltrate its top circle, led by...
Loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s novel “Mr. and Mrs. American Pie,” the series is set in 1969 and follows one woman’s attempt to cross the line between Palm Beach’s haves and have-nots, only to find herself in over her head. The show, which debuts with its first three episodes on Wednesday, March 20, features an all-star cast led by Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney and Laura Dern, with special guest appearances by legendary actors Carol Burnett and Bruce Dern.
Wiig stars as Maxine Simmons, an ambitious newcomer who desperately wants to break into the city’s high society. Ground zero is the swanky and stylish Palm Royale, the city’s most exclusive club, so Maxine schemes to infiltrate its top circle, led by...
- 2/5/2024
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- Gold Derby
Showtime has been hit with a lawsuit over “George & Tammy” by the estate of country star Tammy Wynette’s fifth and last husband, George Richey. His heirs contend that the critically acclaimed miniseries disparaged Richey as the “villain” of the tortured love story between Wynette and George Jones, in violation of a previous non-disparagement agreement with Georgette Jones, the daughter of the titular couple and a key participant in the series.
Georgette Jones is not named as a defendant; only Showtime is. But because she was a consulting producer on the miniseries, as well as being the writer of the memoir that was the basis for the script, the lawsuit claims that the 2022 release of “George & Tammy” represented the network’s “tortious interference” in a 2015 settlement agreement the estate had made with Jones not to defame or disparage Richey, played by Steve Zahn in the series
A Showtime...
Georgette Jones is not named as a defendant; only Showtime is. But because she was a consulting producer on the miniseries, as well as being the writer of the memoir that was the basis for the script, the lawsuit claims that the 2022 release of “George & Tammy” represented the network’s “tortious interference” in a 2015 settlement agreement the estate had made with Jones not to defame or disparage Richey, played by Steve Zahn in the series
A Showtime...
- 2/1/2024
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
(Updated with Showtime statement) Tammy Wynette had a huge hit in 1968 with “D-i-v-o-r-c-e,” but today the family of the legendary country singer’s fifth and final husband has taken Showtime to court to break up their relationship with George & Tammy.
Citing an alleged violation of a five-year old Non-Disclosure Agreement signed by Georgette Jones, the estate of songwriter George Richey want a wide variety of damages from the cabler. Richey’s fourth and final wife Sheila Slaughter and offspring Tatum Keys Richey also want the award winning 2022 miniseries pulled off streaming because “the Series conveys a negative and disparaging depiction of Richey.”
That’s the polite and legalese version of the way the suit says the self-described George & Tammy “villain” was presented.
“In summary, the Series depicts Richey as a devious husband who abused Wynette and Richey’s prior wife, facilitated and encouraged Wynette’s addiction to prescription painkillers, and...
Citing an alleged violation of a five-year old Non-Disclosure Agreement signed by Georgette Jones, the estate of songwriter George Richey want a wide variety of damages from the cabler. Richey’s fourth and final wife Sheila Slaughter and offspring Tatum Keys Richey also want the award winning 2022 miniseries pulled off streaming because “the Series conveys a negative and disparaging depiction of Richey.”
That’s the polite and legalese version of the way the suit says the self-described George & Tammy “villain” was presented.
“In summary, the Series depicts Richey as a devious husband who abused Wynette and Richey’s prior wife, facilitated and encouraged Wynette’s addiction to prescription painkillers, and...
- 1/31/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple TV+ has revealed first look images for the upcoming comedy series “Palm Royale” starring Kristen Wiig. The show, which is loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s novel “Mr. and Mrs. American Pie,” is slated to debut on March 20.
The series’ description reads: “‘Palm Royale’ is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, ‘Palm Royale’ asks the same question that still baffles us today: ‘How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?’ Set during the powder keg year of 1969, ‘Palm Royale’ is a testament to every outsider fighting for their chance to truly belong.”
The rest of the ensemble cast includes Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn,...
The series’ description reads: “‘Palm Royale’ is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, ‘Palm Royale’ asks the same question that still baffles us today: ‘How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?’ Set during the powder keg year of 1969, ‘Palm Royale’ is a testament to every outsider fighting for their chance to truly belong.”
The rest of the ensemble cast includes Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Valerie Wu, Jaden Thompson and Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Kristen Wiig in Apple TV+’s ‘Palm Royale’
Apple TV+’s 2024 lineup includes the new comedy series Palm Royale, which is set to premiere on March 20th. Loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s 2018 novel Mr. and Mrs. American Pie, Palm Royale will kick off with the release of the first three episodes. Additional new episodes arrive on Wednesdays leading up to the May 8th season finale.
Emmy and Oscar nominee Kristen Wiig leads the cast of the ensemble comedy. Oscar and Emmy winner Laura Dern, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohan, Julia Duffy, Kaia Gerber, and Oscar and Emmy winner Allison Janney also star.
Big-name guest stars include Carol Burnett and Bruce Dern.
“Palm Royale is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis. “As Maxine attempts to cross...
Apple TV+’s 2024 lineup includes the new comedy series Palm Royale, which is set to premiere on March 20th. Loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s 2018 novel Mr. and Mrs. American Pie, Palm Royale will kick off with the release of the first three episodes. Additional new episodes arrive on Wednesdays leading up to the May 8th season finale.
Emmy and Oscar nominee Kristen Wiig leads the cast of the ensemble comedy. Oscar and Emmy winner Laura Dern, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohan, Julia Duffy, Kaia Gerber, and Oscar and Emmy winner Allison Janney also star.
Big-name guest stars include Carol Burnett and Bruce Dern.
“Palm Royale is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis. “As Maxine attempts to cross...
- 12/12/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
‘Palm Royale’ First Look: Apple TV+’s New Series Stars Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Ricky Martin & More
Our handy yearly feature of the Most Anticipated TV Shows & Mini-Series Of 2024 comes into play once more. And pretty high on the list is the highly anticipated Palm Beach-set series “Palm Royale,” an Apple TV+ comedy series from Laura Dern, creator Abe Sylvia (writer of “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”), and director Tate Taylor (“The Help”).
Continue reading ‘Palm Royale’ First Look: Apple TV+’s New Series Stars Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Ricky Martin & More at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Palm Royale’ First Look: Apple TV+’s New Series Stars Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Ricky Martin & More at The Playlist.
- 12/12/2023
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
We’re getting the first look at Palm Royale (fka Mrs. American Pie), Kristen Wiig’s Palm Beach-set comedy series set for premiere March 20 on Apple TV+.
Wiig leads the stellar ensemble cast, including Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy and Kaia Gerber. Bruce Dern and Carol Burnett will guest star. See the first-look photos above and below.
The first three episodes will drop on March 20, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 8.
Loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s novel Mr. and Mrs. American Pie and produced by Apple Studios, Palm Royale is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, Palm Royale asks the same question that still baffles us today: “How...
Wiig leads the stellar ensemble cast, including Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy and Kaia Gerber. Bruce Dern and Carol Burnett will guest star. See the first-look photos above and below.
The first three episodes will drop on March 20, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 8.
Loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s novel Mr. and Mrs. American Pie and produced by Apple Studios, Palm Royale is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, Palm Royale asks the same question that still baffles us today: “How...
- 12/12/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Kristen Wiig is a Palm Springs socialite struggling for a perfect life at the top in the first photos for Palm Royale, Apple TV+’s star-driven series that will launch globally on March 20, 2024.
The scripted comedy, loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s novel Mr. and Mrs. American Pie, tells the story of Maxine Simmons, played by Wiig, attempting to break into Palm Beach high society after being dumped by her husband and social circle.
Allison Janney in Palm Royale
As Maxine struggles to cross the line between the haves and the have-nots, she questions what it takes to get to the top of Palm Springs’ exclusive, yet treacherous high society. Burnett guest-stars as Norma, the grande dame of Palm Beach high society and a keeper of secrets with more than a few of her own.
Carol Burnett in Palm Royale
Set in 1969, the sun-drenched Palm Royale series also stars Laura Dern,...
The scripted comedy, loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s novel Mr. and Mrs. American Pie, tells the story of Maxine Simmons, played by Wiig, attempting to break into Palm Beach high society after being dumped by her husband and social circle.
Allison Janney in Palm Royale
As Maxine struggles to cross the line between the haves and the have-nots, she questions what it takes to get to the top of Palm Springs’ exclusive, yet treacherous high society. Burnett guest-stars as Norma, the grande dame of Palm Beach high society and a keeper of secrets with more than a few of her own.
Carol Burnett in Palm Royale
Set in 1969, the sun-drenched Palm Royale series also stars Laura Dern,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kristen Wiig is leading an underdog story of epic proportions.
Wiig stars in Apple TV+ series “Palm Royale” about 1969 Palm Beach high society. Wiig plays Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig), a woman who is determined to assimilate into the wealthy class. Per the official series description, “‘Palm Royale’ asks the same question that still baffles us today: ‘How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?'”
In addition to Wiig, the series has a slew of talented guest stars such as Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy, and Kaia Gerber. Bruce Dern and Carol Burnett also make “extra special guest” appearances. Laura Dern executive produces the series through Jaywalker Pictures along with Jayme Lemons, Kristen Wiig, Katie O’Connell Marsh, Tate Taylor and John Norris for Wyolah Films, Sharr White, and Sheri Holman and Boat Rocker.
Wiig stars in Apple TV+ series “Palm Royale” about 1969 Palm Beach high society. Wiig plays Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig), a woman who is determined to assimilate into the wealthy class. Per the official series description, “‘Palm Royale’ asks the same question that still baffles us today: ‘How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?'”
In addition to Wiig, the series has a slew of talented guest stars such as Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy, and Kaia Gerber. Bruce Dern and Carol Burnett also make “extra special guest” appearances. Laura Dern executive produces the series through Jaywalker Pictures along with Jayme Lemons, Kristen Wiig, Katie O’Connell Marsh, Tate Taylor and John Norris for Wyolah Films, Sharr White, and Sheri Holman and Boat Rocker.
- 12/12/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Igor Martinovic is an Emmy-nominated cinematographer whose work includes “House of Cards,” “The Night Of,” “What Happened, Miss Simone?” and the Showtime limited series “George & Tammy,” but the best advice he ever got was not from a fellow cinematographer, a teacher or even a director he was working with.
Instead, Martinovic told TheWrap, it came from “Taxi Driver” and “Raging Bull” screenwriter and “American Gigolo” and “First Reformed” director Paul Schrader, in an interview Schrader gave about what he and director Martin Scorsese were trying to do when they made “Taxi Driver.”
“He was talking about (Robert De Niro’s character) Travis Bickle, and he said they were trying to make a documentary of Travis’ mind,” Martinovic said. “That was the idea that taught me the most about filmmaking, the idea that you’re actually making visuals that represent somebody’s state of mind.
“So on ‘George & Tammy,...
Instead, Martinovic told TheWrap, it came from “Taxi Driver” and “Raging Bull” screenwriter and “American Gigolo” and “First Reformed” director Paul Schrader, in an interview Schrader gave about what he and director Martin Scorsese were trying to do when they made “Taxi Driver.”
“He was talking about (Robert De Niro’s character) Travis Bickle, and he said they were trying to make a documentary of Travis’ mind,” Martinovic said. “That was the idea that taught me the most about filmmaking, the idea that you’re actually making visuals that represent somebody’s state of mind.
“So on ‘George & Tammy,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
When costume designer Mitchell Travers first heard about “George and Tammy” he was busy working with star and Emmy nominee Jessica Chastain on another Tammy project: “The Eyes of Tammy Faye.”
“Every actor is so different and I’m sure everyone on this panel can speak to the different process that we get to experience with actors,” Travers, an Emmy nominee for the Showtime series, tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview as part of our Meet the Experts: Costume Designer panel. “For whatever reason, Jessica and I aligned on our process. It’s a very similar approach that we have. I like to get the actor dressed in the morning in the same way that a human being gets dressed. So I don’t like to just deliver that one costume that’s exactly right. I like to sort of live with them as a living, breathing person,...
“Every actor is so different and I’m sure everyone on this panel can speak to the different process that we get to experience with actors,” Travers, an Emmy nominee for the Showtime series, tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview as part of our Meet the Experts: Costume Designer panel. “For whatever reason, Jessica and I aligned on our process. It’s a very similar approach that we have. I like to get the actor dressed in the morning in the same way that a human being gets dressed. So I don’t like to just deliver that one costume that’s exactly right. I like to sort of live with them as a living, breathing person,...
- 8/14/2023
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Power publicist Alla Plotkin is teaming up with Jillian Roscoe, becoming a partner in Birch Public Relations.
Roscoe launched the firm in March 2023 after leaving ID PR. Plotkin also departed ID at about the same time but didn’t announce her next move until her new partnership with Roscoe.
Plotkin’s clients, including Sarah Paulson, Nicholas Braun, Bette Midler, Holland Taylor, Harvey Guillen, Amber Tamblyn, Chris Colfer, Titus Burgess and Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine of Girls Gotta Eat, will join Birch’s roster, which includes Donald Glover, Jeremy Allen White, Sharon Horgan, John Cho, James Marsden, Kemp Powers, Gerard Butler, Judy Greer, Jesse Garcia, Mandy Moore, David Duchovny, Lake Bell, Jim Parsons, Fred Armisen, Jake Johnson, Ben Schwartz, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Melissa Rauch, Hannah Fidell, Ken Marino, Sarah Chalke, London Hughes, Lewis Howes, Zach Woods, Ty Burrell, Clay Tarver, Kevin Tancharoen, Julian Dennison, Jake Szymanski, Nicolette Robinson, Anna Drezen,...
Roscoe launched the firm in March 2023 after leaving ID PR. Plotkin also departed ID at about the same time but didn’t announce her next move until her new partnership with Roscoe.
Plotkin’s clients, including Sarah Paulson, Nicholas Braun, Bette Midler, Holland Taylor, Harvey Guillen, Amber Tamblyn, Chris Colfer, Titus Burgess and Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine of Girls Gotta Eat, will join Birch’s roster, which includes Donald Glover, Jeremy Allen White, Sharon Horgan, John Cho, James Marsden, Kemp Powers, Gerard Butler, Judy Greer, Jesse Garcia, Mandy Moore, David Duchovny, Lake Bell, Jim Parsons, Fred Armisen, Jake Johnson, Ben Schwartz, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Melissa Rauch, Hannah Fidell, Ken Marino, Sarah Chalke, London Hughes, Lewis Howes, Zach Woods, Ty Burrell, Clay Tarver, Kevin Tancharoen, Julian Dennison, Jake Szymanski, Nicolette Robinson, Anna Drezen,...
- 7/21/2023
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
From the fiery sparks singeing the palms of Roman candle wielders nationwide, to the turgid temps threatening to burst the bulbous skulls off of every analog thermometer, to the spicy Scoville units lustily applied to backyard barbecue options, July is all about heat. And if like David Johansen’s alter ego, you like your Don’t-Miss Indies hot, hot, hot, well… Just keep reading. Just don’t go anywhere without sunscreen!
Flamin’ Hot
When You Can Watch: Now
Where You Can Watch: Hulu, Disney+
Director: Eva Longoria
Cast: Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, Emilio Rivera, Tony Shalhoub
Why We’re Excited: Most famous for her role as feisty and stunning Latina housewife Gabrielle Solis in the ABC megahit Desperate Housewives, Eva Longoria’s directorial debut is a biographical dramedy based on Richard Montañez’s (admittedly disputed) memoir, A Boy, a Burrito and a Cookie: From Janitor to Executive. The...
Flamin’ Hot
When You Can Watch: Now
Where You Can Watch: Hulu, Disney+
Director: Eva Longoria
Cast: Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, Emilio Rivera, Tony Shalhoub
Why We’re Excited: Most famous for her role as feisty and stunning Latina housewife Gabrielle Solis in the ABC megahit Desperate Housewives, Eva Longoria’s directorial debut is a biographical dramedy based on Richard Montañez’s (admittedly disputed) memoir, A Boy, a Burrito and a Cookie: From Janitor to Executive. The...
- 7/4/2023
- by Su Fang Tham
- Film Independent News & More
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast, guest host Joe Scott explores the lives of star-crossed lovers as well as love-crossed country music stars in the award-winning Showtime miniseries “George and Tammy.”
Created by Abe Sylvia, all six episodes of the miniseries were directed by Australian filmmaker John Hillcoat.
Continue reading Director John Hillcoat Talks ‘George & Tammy,’ Working With Jessica Chastain & Michael Shannon at The Playlist.
Created by Abe Sylvia, all six episodes of the miniseries were directed by Australian filmmaker John Hillcoat.
Continue reading Director John Hillcoat Talks ‘George & Tammy,’ Working With Jessica Chastain & Michael Shannon at The Playlist.
- 6/1/2023
- by Joe Scott
- The Playlist
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