Ben Mendelsohn (Bloodline) and Juliette Binoche (The Staircase) star in the drama series, which follows the rise of fashion designer Christian Dior (Mendelsohn) as he dethrones Coco Chanel (Binoche). The cast of the series also includes Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones), John Malkovich (Space Force), Emily Mortimer (The Newsroom) and Claes Bang (Bad Sisters).
Apple TV+ revealed more about the upcoming series in the press release below:
“Apple TV+ today revealed that three-time Emmy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Glenn Close will play Carmel Snow, the legendary editor-in-chief of iconic fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar, in Todd A. Kessler's historical drama series The New Look, 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 critically acclaimed series Damages.
Close joins an all-star cast 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 Scared like Spatz.
The New Look will premiere the first three episodes of the 10-episode series on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 on Apple TV+, followed by episodes every Wednesday through April 3.
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 endure the horrors of World War II and launch modern fashion.
Set against the Nazi occupation of Paris during World War II, The New Look focuses on the pivotal moment in the 20th century when the French city brought the world back to life through its fashion icon Christian Dior. As Dior rises with its groundbreaking, iconic stamp of beauty and influence, Chanel's reign as the world's most famous fashion designer is in jeopardy. The interwoven saga follows the surprising stories of Dior's contemporaries and rivals from Chanel to Pierre Balmain, Cristóbal Balenciaga and more; and, offers a stunning glimpse into the atelier, the designs and clothes created by Christian Dior through collaboration with the House of Dior.
The New Look is produced by Apple Studios and DB-AK Productions and written, produced and directed by Kessler. Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Baker are also executive producers.
Below you can see photos of Glenn Close in her role as Carmel Snow.
