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The New Look (TV series)

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The New Look
Company typeTelevision series
IndustryEntertainment
FoundedFebruary 14, 2024; 2 years ago (2024-02-14)
FounderTodd A. Kessler
Headquarters
United States
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United States
ProductsBiographical drama series

The New Look is a biographical drama series from the United States, created by Todd A. Kessler, which debuted on Apple TV+ on February 14, 2024. Plans for a second season are currently underway.

Plot

This series explores the lives of fashion icons Christian Dior and Coco Chanel during the Nazi occupation of Paris in World War II and the period that followed.

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Production

In February 2022, the project received approval from Apple TV+ to develop it potentially into an anthology series. Writer, director, and executive producer duties were assigned to Todd A. Kessler, with leads played by Ben Mendelsohn and Juliette Binoche. By May, the cast expanded to include Maisie Williams, followed in June by additions such as John Malkovich, Emily Mortimer, and Claes Bang.

Principal photography for season one commenced in May 2022, taking place in the city of Paris. Although filming for the second season was planned to begin in November 2023, it was postponed due to the impact of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.

Music

It was announced in November 2023 that the soundtrack for The New Look would be produced by Jack Antonoff, featuring reinterpretations of popular songs from the early to mid-20th century. The album, scheduled for release on April 3, 2024, comprises ten cover tracks and represents the inaugural release under Antonoff’s Shadow of the City imprint within the label Dirty Hit.

The lead single, Florence and the Machine’s rendition of "The White Cliffs of Dover," was unveiled on January 31, 2024. Following that, on February 7, 2024, a cover of "Now Is the Hour" performed by the 1975 was released as the second single.

Release

The series debuted on February 14, 2024, with the initial three episodes released simultaneously, followed by subsequent episodes issued weekly every Wednesday until April 3.

Reception

The show has garnered a 59% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 54 critic reviews, with an average rating of 6.5 out of 10. Reviewers commended the high production quality and skilled ensemble but mentioned that the narrative felt somewhat unfocused. Meanwhile, on Metacritic, it holds a weighted average score of 62 out of 100 from 23 critics, reflecting "generally favorable" feedback. Anita Singh from The Telegraph gave the series three stars out of five, applauding its "lavish" visual presentation while expressing reservations about the decision to shoot in English.

Accolades

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Astra TV Awards August 18, 2024 Best Guest Actress in a Streaming Drama Series Glenn Close Template:Nom [1]
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards September 7–8, 2024 Outstanding Period Costumes for a Series Karen Muller Serreau, Catherine Boisgontier, and Emmanuelle Pertus (for "What a Day This Has Been") Template:Nom [2]
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