Apple TV+ shares a first look at three-time Emmy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Glenn Close in the upcoming drama “The New Look”
Apple TV+ today unveiled that three-time Emmy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Glenn Close will play Carmel Snow. The legendary editor-in-chief of the iconic fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar. In its historical drama series “The New Look,” by Todd A. Kessler. And shared a first look at the character. The role marks the first reunion for Close and creator Kessler since their award-winning collaboration on the acclaimed series “Damages.”
THE CAST
Close joins a star-studded ensemble cast that is led by Emmy Award winner Ben Mendelsohn as Christian Dior. Alongside Academy Award winner Juliette Binoche as Coco Chanel. Maisie Williams as Catherine Dior, John Malkovich as Lucien Lelong. Emily Mortimer as Elsa Lombardi, and, Claes Bang as Spatz. “The New Look” will premiere with the first three episodes of the 10-episode series on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, on Apple TV+. Followed by one episode every Wednesday through April 3.
THE PREMISE
Inspired by true events and filmed exclusively in Paris, “The New Look” centers on fashion designers Christian Dior, Coco Chanel and their contemporaries. As they navigated the horrors of World War II and launched modern fashion. Set against the World War II Nazi occupation of Paris, the series focuses on the pivotal moment in the 20th century when the French city led the world back to life through its fashion icon Christian Dior.
As Dior rises to prominence with his groundbreaking, iconic imprint of beauty and influence, Chanel’s reign as the world’s most famous fashion designer is put into jeopardy. The interwoven saga follows the surprising stories of Dior’s contemporaries and rivals from Chanel to Pierre Balmain. Cristóbal Balenciaga and more. And provides a stunning view into the atelier, designs. And clothing created by Christian Dior through collaboration with the House of Dior.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Apple Studios and DB-AK Productions produce “The New Look,” written, executive produced, and directed by Kessler. Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Baker also serve as executive producers.
The new Apple Original series debuts globally on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, on Apple TV+
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