The creator of the hit show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is back with a new project. This time, it is a ballet drama called Étoile. The show is set to premiere on Amazon. The creator, Amy Sherman-Palladino, thought this new show would be easier to make than her previous work. However, she found out it was not the case. The show has its own set of challenges. Étoile features a lot of dance scenes. It also has advanced technology like face replacement. These elements were not present in her previous show.

The show is set in the present day. It is a mix of drama and comedy. The creator and her husband, Daniel Palladino, wrote the show. They had to translate their unique writing style into French. This was a big task. They went through many translators. The French leading lady, Charlotte Gainsbourg, was very helpful. She knew the creator's previous works well. She helped ensure the humor was not lost in translation.

The French language is formal. It is different from American English. The creators had to find a way to keep the rhythm of their writing. They found good translators who helped with this. The show aims to give a real look at the ballet world. It is not just about pretty dances. It shows the hard work and dedication of the dancers. It also shows the beauty and the struggle of the ballet world.

The creator wanted to avoid the usual stereotypes. She did not want to show ballet as soft and sweet. She also did not want to show it as dark and scary. She wanted to show the reality of the ballet world. It is fun, beautiful, funny, weird, elegant, gross, and bloody. Yet, everyone in it loves what they do. The show is set to premiere on Amazon. It is an eight-episode series. It is a mix of drama and comedy. It is set in the present day. It features a lot of dance scenes. It also has advanced technology like face replacement. The creators had to translate their unique writing style into French. They found good translators who helped with this. The show aims to give a real look at the ballet world. It is not just about pretty dances. It shows the hard work and dedication of the dancers. It also shows the beauty and the struggle of the ballet world.

Ballet's Real Deal: The Making of Étoile

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