‘Étoile’ will show a new side of ballet world than you’ve ever seen
‘Étoile’ will show a new side of ballet world than you’ve ever seen
The new series is only a few days away from premiering, and we’ll show you everything you need to know about it here!
The new Prime Video series “Étoile” will show audiences a side of ballet that even the most devoted fans have never seen before. The comedy debuts in late April, and before you dive into the show, we’ll give you all the details you need to know to make sure you are prepared for its premiere!
Everything you need to know about ‘Étoile’
When will ‘Étoile’ premiere?
“Étoile” will debut on Thursday, April 24. At that time, all eight episodes of the show’s first season will be released, so audiences can binge it as quickly as they like.
Watch a trailer for ‘Étoile’
What is ‘Étoile’ about?
Ballet dancers look so elegant, so incredibly well-rehearsed, and so eminently talented on stage. But as fans will see in “Étoile,” there’s a side to ballet that even the most devoted attendees never get to see.
The show will follow a pair of world-renowned ballet companies that are struggling to attract the kind of crowds they once did. In order to save their sinking fortunes, the two companies decide on an ambitious plan: swapping their most talented performers. What could possibly go wrong?
Who creators behind ‘Étoile’?
The show is from the prolific television team of Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino, and this is not the husband-and-wife team’s first foray into the world of ballet. The pair previously collaborated on the canceled-too-soon “Bunheads.”
The pair is most known for their hit series “Gilmore Girls” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” both of which Amy created and Dan served as an executive producer on.
Who will star in ‘Étoile’?
Prime Video devotees will recognize Luke Kirby from “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” The show will also feature Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou de Laâge, Gideon Glick, David Alvarez, Ivan du Pontavice, Taïs Vinolo, David Haig, LaMay Zhang, and Simon Callow. Yanic Truesdale will also appear in the series as a recurring guest.
Can you stream ‘Étoile’ for free?
Yes, you can, if you’ve never subscribed to Amazon Prime before. Prime Video is included as a benefit of the larger Prime subscription, and new customers get a 30-day free trial of Prime when they initially sign up. If you decide you sign up for Prime Video outside of Prime, you will not be offered the free trial.
Where can you watch other ballet titles like ‘Étoile’?
See where you can stream other ballet-themed titles in the list below:
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Black Swan
December 3, 2010A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake.”
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Bunheads
June 11, 2012Michelle, a Las Vegas showgirl, impulsively marries a man, moves to his sleepy coastal town, and takes an uneasy role at her new mother-in-law’s dance school.
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Dance Academy
May 31, 2010At Sydney’s National Dance Academy, a few talented youngsters are recruited for the excruciatingly tough course. It follows Tara Webster, a sheepfarmgirl who’s ambition is to be the next best ballerina. Jewish long line of doctors’ heir Samuel ‘Sammy’ and minor juvenile offender Christian are the outsiders but gradually fit in, making new kinds of friends. Star ballerina’s daughter Kat also introduces them in the circle of last-year brother Ethan, who already aspires a career as choreographer. Also Abigail, a smart young girl who’ll walk over dead bodies to reach the stars tries to sabotage everything and everyone.
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Flesh and Bone
November 8, 2015Claire, a talented but emotionally troubled dancer, joins a company in New York City, and soon finds herself immersed in the tough and often cutthroat world of professional ballet. The dark and gritty series will unflinchingly explore the dysfunction and glamour of the ballet world.
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Navillera
March 22, 2021A 70-year-old with a dream and a 23-year-old with a gift lift each other out of harsh realities and rise to the challenge of becoming ballerinos.
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Tiny Pretty Things
December 14, 2020When an attack brings down the star student at an elite ballet school, her replacement enters a world of lies, betrayal — and cutthroat competition.
