Apple TV+ Lands French Drama on First Celebrity Chef

Apple TV+ has landed the eight-episode French drama Carême, about the world’s first celebrity chef, Antonin Carême.

Based on a true story, the series follows as Carême, played by Benjamin Voisin (Lost Illusions, Summer of 85), rises from humble beginnings in Paris to culinary stardom in Napoleon’s Europe, juxtaposing the harsh reality of poverty with the aristocrats he ends up serving. When he attracts the attention of powerful politicians with his talent, he is forced to become a spy for France.

The series is inspired by Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carême—The First Celebrity Chef, written by historian and actor Ian Kelly (The King’s Man). It is created by Kelly and lead writer Davide Serino (The Bad Guy, M. Son of the Century, Esterno Notte). Martin Bourboulon (Les Trois Mousquetaires: D’Artagnan, Eiffel) serves as lead director.

In addition to Voisin, Jérémie Renier (My Way, Saint Laurent) and Lyna Khoudri (Papicha, November) are set to star.