Amazon orders new series from the creator of “Gilmore Girls” – and shows great confidence

Do you want a new series that will definitely not be canceled after the first season? Then note ‘Étoile’ on Amazon Prime Video – two seasons were ordered here. And there’s a good reason why Amazon is confident in the success of the new series without first carefully waiting for a first season or even a pilot episode: After all, married couple Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino have reliably delivered hits already. years. series.

However, “Gilmore Girls” is already a few years old and the wonderful comedy series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” is also coming to an end: the episodes of the fifth and final season are currently being published on Amazon Prime Video. But with “Étoile” a direct addition is in the works – and delves into an environment that Sherman-Palladino had already explored in the short-lived series “New in Paradise” (original title: “Bunheads”).

That’s what “Étoile” is about

In “Étoile” it goes into the world of ballet. The series is set in New York and Paris, both seasons consist of eight episodes each. Noisy The first synopsis reads: “It is about the dancers and artistic crew of two world-famous ballet companies who take an ambitious gamble: to save their historical institutions, they decide to trade their most talented stars.”

The cast of characters is already known and fans of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel can look forward to a reunion with a fan favorite. Luke Kirby, who appeared in “Mrs. Maisel, who plays legendary comedian Lenny Bruce, is on board for Étoile. Also that of “Mrs. Maisel’s famous Gideon Glick gets a role in the ballet series. Also present are Camille Cottin (Call My Agent!), Simon Callow (Outlander), Lou de Laâge (The Innocents) and David Alvarez (West Side Story).

Speaking of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” when Amazon ordered the series in 2017, an order for two seasons went out as well. It was the first multi-season order of a new series in Amazon history. It was worth it – the series rained awards, and we at FILMSTARTS also think “Mrs Maisel” with Rachel Brosnahan is just great, as you can read in our streaming tip. We are curious if “Étoile” can build on this success.