"You truly have a passion for dance, don't you, Cheyenne?" Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer for an exhilarating new streaming series titled "Étoile," a masterpiece crafted by the acclaimed creators of "Gilmore Girls" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" – writers Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino. They're back with yet another delightful and refreshing offering in the world of entertainment.
Set against the backdrop of New York City and the enchanting streets of Paris, "Étoile" unfolds over eight enchanting episodes, following the footsteps of dancers and artistic personnel from two prestigious ballet companies. In a daring bid to rescue their storied institutions, these ballet titans devise an ambitious plan: swapping their most gifted stars. The term "Étoile," quite simply, signifies "Star."
Described as a comedy series that delves into the captivating world of dance, "Étoile" promises to be thoroughly entertaining. The stellar cast includes Luke Kirby, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou de Laâge, Gideon Glick, David Alvarez, Ivan du Pontavice, Taïs Vinolo, David Haig, LaMay Zhang, and Simon Callow, with Yanic Truesdale making recurring guest appearances. Despite its French-sounding title, this is an English-language series, though its narrative weaves through the allure of France. Lou de Laâge stars as the fierce and talented Cheyenne, in case you were wondering.
Get ready to pirouette with elegance! This original series spans both New York and Paris, chronicling the journey of dancers and artistic staff from two renowned ballet companies as they embark on a bold strategy to preserve their storied legacy: exchanging their most talented stars. "Étoile" is a new creation penned by the award-winning TV writers and creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, who have previously given us TV gems like "Love and Marriage," "Gilmore Girls," and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." It has also been adapted and written by Dany Héricourt. Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino have directed all episodes, with Cindy Tolan producing the series.
Developed by Amazon MGM Studios, "Étoile" is a collaborative effort between Big Indie Pictures, Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions, Sesquipedalian, and Amazon Studios. Executive producers include Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino, and Dhana Rivera Gilbert. Amazon will premiere this mesmerizing ballet series, "Étoile," on Prime Video starting April 24th, 2025, this spring.
Does it catch your eye? Who's excited to watch?
