Apple TV Renews 'Carême' Napoleon Chef Drama — SkimNews
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- Apple TV announced a second season of its French-language drama Carême, which follows Antonin Carême, the world's first celebrity chef, from humble Parisian beginnings to Napoleonic-era culinary stardom — and a life as a spy for powerful politicians.
- Benjamin Voisin, a César-winning actor for The Stranger and Lost Illusions, stars in the lead role, with the series directed by Martin Bourboulon (The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan).
- Jérémie Rénier returns as Napoleon's chief diplomat Talleyrand, and Alice Da Luz reprises her role as chef and ally Agathe Guichardet for the new season.
- The renewal follows Carême's nomination for the drama prize at the International Emmys, announced last week, shortly after Season 1 launched on Apple TV in April 2025 to rave reviews.
- Season 2 is slated to begin filming next week in Paris, with production on location at the Tuileries Palace, Château de Fontainebleau, Château de Chantilly, and Château de Compiègne.
- The show is based on historian Ian Kelly's book 'Carême: Cooking for Kings: The Life of the First Celebrity Chef,' and is created by Kelly and Davide Serino (Mussolini: Son of the Century).
Why it matters: Apple TV's fast turnaround — greenlighting Season 2 just months after Carême's April 2025 debut and one week after its International Emmy drama nomination — hands the streaming service a prestige French-language original with built-in critical momentum, while giving the series time to expand across new Parisian locations before the awards window closes.
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