Apple TV’s “The Morning Show” will soon return with a fresh season, and this time, a new face will be included in the star-studded cast. It has been recently reported that French superstar Marion Cotillard will join season four of “The Morning Show.” The actress will star opposite show regulars Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston as Celine Dumont.
The first season of the show premiered on Apple TV+ on November 1, 2019. The series is inspired by Brian Stelter’s 2013 book Top of the Morning: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV. The show examines the characters and culture behind a network broadcast morning news program. After allegations of sexual misconduct, the male co-anchor of the program is forced off the show. Aspects of the #MeToo movement are examined from multiple perspectives as more information comes out regarding said misconduct. Subsequent seasons focus on other political topics and current events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, racial inequality, the Capitol insurrection, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The second season premiered on September 17, 2021. Following the success of the second season, the series was renewed for the third season, which premiered on September 13, 2023. The third season earned an AFI award as well as a Critics Choice Award for supporting actor, drama, and a win for Billy Crudup. In 2020, Crudup won the Emmy for supporting actor and drama. As we await the fourth season that will premiere next year, Cotillard’s inclusion in the cast brings more anticipation.
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The other cast members of the show include Greta Lee, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Jon Hamm, and Nicole Beharie. Witherspoon and Aniston are among the executive producers, along with director Mimi Leder. Media Res, Hello Sunshine, and Echo Films are the producers.
Marion Cotillard Joins ‘The Morning Show’ Season 4
If you know Marion Cotillard just as an actress, you need an update, as she is way more than that. She is prominently known for her appearance in independent films and blockbusters in both European and Hollywood productions. For her contribution to the cinematic industry, she has been honored with numerous accolades, among which is an Academy Award, which she earned for her role in the 2008 film “La Vie En Rose.” She also earned an Oscar nomination in 2015 for “Two Days, One Night,” and her small screen credits include Apple’s climate change series “Extrapolations.”
While she is undeniably an incredible actress, she became a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters in France in 2010 and was promoted to Officer in 2016. The same year, she was named a Knight of the Legion of Honour. She has also served as a spokeswoman for Greenpeace since 2001 and was the face of the Lady Dior handbag for nine years. Since 2020, Marion Cotillard has been the face of the fragrance Chanel No. 5.
