The seventh edition of Canneseries will feature high-caliber stars such as Michael Douglas, Kyle MacLachlan, Ella Purnell, and Daniel Brühl, with world premieres of Apple TV+'s "Franklin" and Disney+'s "Becoming Karl Lagerfeld." The lineup also includes the international premiere of Prime Video's "Fallout," based on a popular video game, and a robust selection of shows from various countries, showcasing the festival's growing influence as a launchpad for new series.
MipTV 2023 saw a slowdown in scripted TV drama due to spiraling budgets, the cost-of-living crisis, and chaos in the American market. However, unscripted formats are experiencing a revival, with The Traitors leading the way. The Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) Summit was a hit, with execs discussing revenue opportunities. U.S. shows had a bigger presence at Canneseries, and MipTV still has a place in the market, with attendance up 22% from 2022.
Rachel Weisz stars as twin sisters Beverly and Elliot in the new Prime Video series "Dead Ringers," which premiered at Canneseries. Created by Alice Birch, the show follows the ambitious New York obstetricians as they set out to create a birthing center that would change the existing system. Weisz also serves as an executive producer. The show elicited both applause and walk-outs from the audience due to its detailed depictions of childbirth and medical procedures. "Dead Ringers" will premiere on April 21.
