‘Palm Royale’ Cast on Laughing and Playing Wordle With Co-Star Carol Burnett: ‘To Work With Her Is Beyond a Dream Come True’
variety.comJaden Thompson On a recent Thursday night in Beverly Hills, the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre transformed into 1960s Palm Beach for the premiere of the Apple TV+ series “Palm Royale,” which stars Kristen Wiig as Maxine, a relentless social climber desperate to fit into high society.
The mid-century themed pink carpet featured a Tanqueray bar, gold chandeliers, plenty of lush Florida greenery, and staff wearing special Palm Royale polos, in a nod to the elite country club where the show unfolds.
Wiig, who also executive produces “Palm Royale,” told Variety what drew her to the series: “I just thought the writing was unlike anything I’ve ever read — so many incredible female characters.
I loved Maxine. And also just, you know, when reading, all 10 of them are funny or sad, they’re kind of everything, and that’s just the kind of stuff I love to watch.” The ensemble cast has no shortage of A-list talent.
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