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entertainment2 years ago

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Exploring Cast and Finale Details.

Luke Kirby's character, Lenny Bruce, appeared in only two episodes of the fifth and final season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" as the show's creators wanted to use him judiciously. Rachel Brosnahan, who plays Midge, expressed her love for Kirby and his ability to change the pace of the show. The show's creators were excited about what they got to do with Kirby's character in the final season, which was the culmination of everything they had in mind since the beginning.

entertainment2 years ago

The Tragic Legacy of Lenny Bruce in 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel bid farewell to Lenny Bruce in its series finale, "Four Minutes," with an emotional scene between him and Susie Myerson. Despite Susie's offer to help him get back on his feet, Lenny declines, feeling that he's too far gone. The showrunners decided to end Lenny's run on the show with a flashback scene of him and Midge at a Chinese restaurant, where he encourages her to pursue her dreams of becoming a famous comedian. The show chose not to show the aftermath of Lenny's death in Midge's life, instead leaving him at his best.

entertainment2 years ago

Amy Sherman-Palladino's Ballet Drama 'Étoile' Lands 2-Season Order on Amazon Prime Video with Luke Kirby and Camille Cottin in Cast

Prime Video has ordered two seasons of the ballet drama series, Étoile, from Emmy-winning creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, starring Luke Kirby, Gideon Glick, Camille Cottin, Simon Callow, Lou de Laâge, and David Alvarez. The show follows the dancers and artistic staff of two world-renowned ballet companies in New York City and Paris as they swap their most talented stars to save their storied institutions. Sherman-Palladino and Palladino will write, direct, and executive produce the project developed under their overall deal with Amazon Studios.

entertainment2 years ago

Inside the Fifth and Final Season of 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'

The first three episodes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's final season have been unpacked by the cast and co-showrunner. The season opens with Midge's daughter in therapy discussing her relationship with her mother. Meanwhile, Midge becomes a writer on The Gordon Ford Show, and Susie does everything she can to get her on the show. Mei calls off her wedding to Joel and reveals she had an abortion. Lenny and Midge say goodbye, and Midge and Susie's friendship falls apart.