Kristen Wiig’s “Palm Royale” On Apple TV+ Is One Of Our Most-Anticipated Shows Of 2024
As much as I love a seasonal comfort show (hey Gilmore Girls!), aspirational TV is just as good. I'm talking about Apple TV+'s new show, Palm Royale. Even though it's the dead of winter in New York City, the first look at Palm Royale totally has me dreaming of summer days by the pool, lemonade recipes, and hopping back on the crochet style trend. Here's everything you need to know about the new series so you can daydream about summer, too. Don't forget to check out The 27 Best New TV Shows Coming In 2024!
Who's in the Palm Royale cast?
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Alongside Kristen Wiig, Palm Royale stars Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Julia Duffy, Kaia Gerber, Laura Dern, and Allison Janney. Bruce Dern and Carol Burnett are also set to guest star! Not only are these some of the best guest stars around but it also marks the very first time Laura Dern and Bruce Dern (who are father and daughter IRL) are working together, which Laura tells Daily Beastwas "one of the great experiences of my lifetime, and forever a treasure to us, but also something we've longed for my whole life."
What is the new series Palm Royale about?
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Inspired by Juliet McDaniel's Mr. and Mrs. American Pie, Maxine (Kristen Wiig) wants to break into the high society of Palm Beach more than anything. As Maxine works to cross that class line, meeting a cast of colorful characters along the way, she has to decide how much she's actually willing to give up on the way to the top. Watch the Palm Royale trailer here!
Is Palm Royale a comedy?
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Yes, Palm Royale is a comedy! And considering it stars actresses like Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney, and Carol Burnett, we know it's going to be very funny. Carol Burnett says she didn't even have to read the scripts to know she wanted to be apart of the project. “I just wanted to work with these people and get to know them, and go out to dinner, and you know, and have some fun," she tells Daily Beast. "Of course, in the first few episodes, I’m in a coma, and I still got paid. So, I mean, it was a slam dunk.”
Where can you watch Palm Royale?
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All 10 episodes of Palm Royale will be available to stream on Apple TV+ March 20, 2024.
What are the themes in Palm Royale on Apple TV+?
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According to the official press release, the main theme running throughout Palm Royale is something we still think about today, sometimes on a daily basis (our Roman Empire, if you will): “How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?” It's all about themes of identity and belonging and community, and just might make you redefine what they mean for you.
How did The Paley Center for Media celebrate Palm Royale?
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On March 26, The Paley Center for Media hosted their PaleyLive program, Kristen Wiig and Carol Burnett: A Night with Apple TV+’s Palm Royale, and allowed the audience to see a sneak peek of Palm Royale episode four! Actress Rose Byrne moderated a conversation with Kristen Wiig and Carol Burnett about how monumental the show's impact is.
Kristen Wiig also delved into how much her career has been inspired by Carol Burnett. She previously told People a couple of weeks ago that she's actually evolved since working alongside the renowned icon. She said, "I am a better person from knowing her. I just love her...for me, just with sketch comedy and everything she did for every person, every woman, she's such an inspiration."
When Burnett was asked about how she approaches her work at the Kristen Wiig and Carol Burnett: A Night with Apple TV+’s Palm Royale event, she shared five things she abides by. "Go to work, shut up, know your lines, and be truthful. But don't TRY to be funny," she said.
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Kristen Wiig, Carol Burnett, and Rose Byrne on the red carpet for "Kristen Wiig and Carol Burnett: A Night with Apple TV+'s Palm Royale"
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Carol Burnett onstage at "Kristen Wiig and Carol Burnett: A Night with Apple TV+'s Palm Royale"
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We are so excited to keep watching Palm Royale — and see how it influences our summer fashion choices 👀. Follow us on Facebook for more news on all the best TV shows!
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