Kristen Wiig and Carol Burnett Team Up in 'Palm Royale'

The new comedy series set in 1969 Palm Beach high society premieres on Apple TV+ on March 20.

Kristen Wiig and Carol Burnett star in the new Apple TV+ series 'Palm Royale', premiering March 20, with Wiig praising Burnett as a significant influence and friend.
The series, set in 1969 Palm Beach high society, features Wiig as Maxine Simmons, an ambitious woman navigating the elite social scene, with Burnett playing Norma, the grande dame of Palm Beach.
Wiig, also an executive producer, utilized her accent skills for the role, while the cast, including Allison Janney and Ricky Martin, highlighted the authentic '60s costumes and sets.
The show, based on Juliet McDaniel's novel 'Mr. and Mrs. American Pie', blends scripted and improvised scenes, exploring themes of social climbing and the allure of high society.
Cast members, including Janney and Martin, shared their admiration for Burnett and the unique experience of working on the visually rich and character-driven comedy.