The latest images from the upcoming Apple TV+ series The New Look feature eight-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close as Carmel Snow, the legendary Harper’s Bazaar editor-in-chief. The project marks a reunion for Close and series creator Todd A. Kessler since they last worked together on the acclaimed legal drama Damages.
“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,” according to the official description.
Check out The New Look’s Glenn Close photos below:
When does The New Look debut and who is in it?
The series will debut globally with the first three episodes on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 on Apple TV+. From there, it will switch to a weekly release schedule of one episode every Wednesday through April 3.
The New Look stars Emmy winner Ben Mendelsohn as Christian Dior and 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 soundtrack for the show is produced by Grammy Award winner Jack Antonoff and features covers of popular early to mid-20th century songs performed by artists including Bleachers, Florence Welch, Lana Del Rey, Matty Healy (The 1975), Beabadoobee, Nick Cave, Perfume Genius, and more.
The New Look is produced by Apple Studios and DB-AK Productions, and is written, executive produced, and directed by Kessler. Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Baker also serve as executive producers.
“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,” per the official description.
“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.”
