Apple TV+ has released a trailer for its new French-language drama, Carême, a historical series about the world’s first celebrity chef, Antonin Carême. The show stars César Award winner Benjamin Voisin as Carême. The series will premiere on April 30, 2025.
Here’s the Lowdown: Carême charts the rise of Antonin Carême (Voisin) from poverty to culinary fame in Napoleonic Europe. However, his talent also makes him a target for powerful politicians, who force him into a dangerous double life as a spy for France. The first two episodes air on April 30, 2025, with one episode to follow each Wednesday through June 11, 2025.
What This Means Now: The series is a historical drama, directed by Martin Bourboulon (Les Trois Mousquetaires: D’Artagnan), exploring themes of ambition, betrayal, and the price of success. The cast also features César Award nominee Jérémie Renier, César Award winner Lyna Khoudri, and Alice Da Luz.
The Bigger Picture: Based on Ian Kelly’s book, “Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carême, the First Celebrity Chef,” the show, created by Kelly and Davide Serino, presents a fictionalized account of a real historical figure. The series was filmed in iconic Parisian locations like the Opéra Garnier and the Palais-Royal.
