Gainsbourg (centre), a British-French actor and singer, spoke English but still found it tricky to get into the Palladino rhythm. Photo: Amazon MGM Studios via AP
Ballet is beautiful. Ballet is ethereal. Ballet is mysterious. Can ballet also be cool?
The creators of the new Prime Video show Etoile – Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel fame – are betting yes. Or, shall we say “oui” – the show is split between New York and Paris as it tracks the story of two ballet companies joining forces to attract audiences and stay afloat.
