Ben Mendelsohn reunites with Bloodlines showrunner Todd A. Kessler for Apple TV+’s The New Look premiering on February 14, 2024. The trailer for the drama inspired by true events features Mendelsohn as designer Christian Dior and Oscar winner Juliette Binoche (The English Patient) as Coco Chanel.
The cast of the 10-episode season includes Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones) as Catherine Dior, two-time Oscar nominee John Malkovich as Lucien Lelong, Emily Mortimer (Don’t Look Deeper) as Elsa Lombardi, Claes Bang (Bad Sisters) as Spatz, and eight-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close as Carmel Snow.
“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,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis. “Set against the World War II Nazi occupation of Paris, The New Look 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.”
The first three episodes debut on Valentine’s Day, followed by new episodes on Wednesdays. The season finale is set for April 3rd.
Todd A. Kessler created the series and serves as writer, director, and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark A. Baker. Grammy Award winner Jack Antonoff curated the soundtrack which features Bleachers, Florence Welch, Lana Del Rey, Matty Healy (The 1975), Beabadoobee, Nick Cave, and Perfume Genius.
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