Mozart in the Jungle Set for Season Three

SEATTLE: Mozart in the Jungle is getting a third season on Amazon, continuing the story of the talented musicians who perform and live with passion under the baton of their spirited conductor, best known simply as Rodrigo.

The series stars Gael García Bernal (Salt and Fire), who was recently awarded the Golden Globe for best actor in a musical or comedy series, and Lola Kirke (Gone Girl). The new season will begin production later this year. It is executive produced by Roman Coppola (Moonrise Kingdom), Jason Schwartzman (The Darjeeling Limited) and Paul Weitz (About a Boy).

“Mozart in the Jungle bursts with creativity and passion, and offers audiences something truly unique,” said Joe Lewis, the head of half-hour series at Amazon Studios. “Amazon is proud to have two of the most risky and enthralling comedy series on television today.”

Schwartzman, on behalf of his fellow executive producers Coppola and Weitz, said, “We’re grateful to Amazon for endowing our orchestra with another season. We can’t wait to follow our characters through the vast world of music, whether performing on a subway platform or in the grand concert halls of Europe.”