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Apple TV+ has slated the premiere of the French-language drama Carême, about Antonin Carême, the world’s first celebrity chef, for April 30.
The series tells the story of Carême, who rises from humble beginnings in Paris to culinary stardom in Napoleon’s Europe. His talent attracts the attention of powerful politicians, however, and they use him as a spy for France.
Benjamin Voisin (Lost Illusions, Summer of 85) stars in the lead role. He is joined in the cast by Jérémie Renier (My Way, Saint Laurent), Lyna Khoudri (Papicha, November) and Alice Da Luz (Hanami, And the Party Goes On).
The series is inspired by the book Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carême, The First Celebrity Chef by historian and actor Ian Kelly (The King’s Man). It is created by Kelly and Davide Serino (The Bad Guy, M. Son of the Century, Esterno Notte). Martin Bourboulon (Les Trois Mousquetaires: D’Artagnan, Eiffel) is the director. Carême is executive produced by Vanessa van Zuylen with VVZ Production and Dominique Farrugia with Banijay’s Shine Fiction for Apple TV+.
The first two episodes will debut on April 30, followed by one episode per week every Wednesday through June 11.
