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Adam Scott, an executive producer on Severance, says he already knows how the series ends and stays close to the writers; Season 3 will include many surprises, with Ben Stiller not directing this time but remaining involved. Scott is also set to receive the Canal+ Icon Award at Canneseries.
Adam Scott says, as an executive producer, that he knows Severance’s ending and is deeply involved with the writers; he teases Season 3 will include many surprises and a great return after more than two years, noting Ben Stiller isn’t directing this time and that the show’s mystery and emotional core will continue to drive the story.
The White Lotus is moving its Season 4 production to France after producer David Bernad described a quintessential Cannes waiter encounter as the spark for the season’s concept. Filming is underway at Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez and will continue at the Martinez Hotel in Cannes, with future shoots planned in Monaco and Paris to explore themes of art, fame, and the artist’s loneliness. Helena Bonham Carter has exited the project and was not addressed by Bernad, while French cast members Vincent Cassel, Nadia Tereszkiewicz, and Laura Smet are among those involved, joined by a large ensemble including Steve Coogan and Kumail Nanjiani.
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.