Prime Video is committed to Étoile. The streaming service has ordered two seasons of the new ballet drama series from Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino. The fifth and final season of the pair’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is currently being released on Prime Video.
Starring Luke Kirby, Camille Cottin, Simon Callow, Lou de Laâge, Gideon Glick, and David Alvarez, the Étoile series will follow the artists and staff of two world-renowned ballet companies. Episodes will be filmed in Paris and New York.
Prime Video revealed more about the new series in a press release.
Prime Video today announced a two season order of Étoile, a new eight-episode original series from Emmy-winning creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, who will write, direct, and executive produce. The series is set to star Emmy winner Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Camille Cottin (Call My Agent!), Simon Callow (Outlander), Lou de Laâge (The Innocents), Gideon Glick (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), and David Alvarez (West Side Story). Étoile will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Set in New York City and Paris, Étoile follows the dancers and artistic staff of two world-renowned ballet companies, as they embark on an ambitious gambit to save their storied institutions by swapping their most talented stars.
“Amy and Dan are brilliant creators of remarkable and enduring characters and one-of-a-kind storytelling,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon and MGM Studios. “We’re incredibly excited for Étoile, as we have no doubt Amy, Dan, and their team will continue to produce incredible and impactful event television that we can’t wait to share with our global Prime audiences.”
“Well, guess that plan for early retirement will have to wait. Instead, we’ve decided to embark on an international journey with an unbelievable group of players and the most talented ballet dancers in the world. We will sleep when we’re dead,” said Sherman-Palladino and Palladino.
From Amazon Studios, Étoile is executive produced by Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino, and Dhana Rivera Gilbert. Scott Ellis will serve as co-executive producer. The series was developed under Amazon Studios’ overall deal with Sherman-Palladino and Palladino.
The premiere date for Étoile will be announced later.
What do you think? Are you planning to check out this new Prime Video series when it eventually debuts?
Couldn’t they work in Sutton Foster? She is so wonderful & headed the cast of their Bunheads, a wonderful ballet themed show. Can’t wait to see how Lenny Bruce & Alfie fit into this dance world. The Palladino’s are creative geniuses. Looking forward to this new adventure.