Get Ready for More Morning Mayhem: What to Expect in 'The Morning Show' Season 4
Hold on to your hats, folks! The Morning Show is back for its fourth season on Apple TV+, and it looks like things are about to get even crazier. Prepare yourself because this season dives headfirst into some seriously hot topics – we're talking AI, the rise of the manosphere, the Olympics, and even the upcoming presidential election! Yep, the show is pulling out all the stops and tackling the events of 2024 head-on.
If you thought the last season was intense, with its landmark merger and leadership shakeups, you haven't seen anything yet. It seems that the writers are taking inspiration from real-world headlines, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. Remember that whole celebrity space flight craze? It's hard not to draw parallels to Bradley Jackson's (Reese Witherspoon) own journey to space!
Showrunner Charlotte Stoudt and executive producer/director Mimi Leder have teased some juicy details about the upcoming season. We can expect plenty of drama surrounding the precarious power structure at UBN, along with the show's signature blend of humor and emotional depth. But don't worry, it won't be all doom and gloom! The sharp dialogue and over-the-top antics will still be there to keep you entertained.
According to Stoudt, the key is to focus on the characters and their journeys. "Where are these people on their journey to some kind of more integrated selfhood or feeling like a whole person?" she asks. "What are their gaps? What are the lessons they still need to learn?"
What's in Store for Our Favorite Characters?
Season 4 picks up two years after the events of Season 3. Here's a quick rundown:
- Bradley's no longer in jail but has left New York media.
- Stella (Greta Lee) is now the CEO of the merged UBA and NBN.
- Alex (Jennifer Aniston) finds herself embroiled in a new scandal.
- Cory's trying his hand at being a movie producer.
- Chris (Nicole Beharie) is the face of UBN's Olympics coverage.
- Mia (Karen Pittman) is still waiting for that promotion.
Plus, there are some exciting new faces joining the cast! Marion Cotillard will play UBN board president Celine, Aaron Pierre will play Celine's artist husband, Garrett Hedlund will play a manosphere podcast host, and Jeremy Irons will play Alex's father.
AI and the Olympics: Key Themes This Season
Expect to see AI play a significant role this season, particularly in UBN's plans for the Paris Olympics broadcast. Stella's championing of this controversial technology will reveal deeper insights into her character. Don't expect the season to cover every single issue of 2024. Instead, the writers are using these real-world topics as "a thematic mirror" to reflect what the characters are going through. "It’s a tremendously complex, difficult, and often very cruel world out there, and what I like about these characters—and why I keep wanting to write stories—is they’re very resilient people,” says Stoudt.
Get Ready to Laugh and Cry (Probably at the Same Time)
One of The Morning Show's strengths is its ability to blend humor with deeply emotional moments. Leder's direction ensures that the show hits all the right notes, making you laugh one minute and reaching for the tissues the next.
So, mark your calendars for September 17th and get ready for another season of drama, intrigue, and thought-provoking storylines on The Morning Show! It's going to be a wild ride.
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