Genevieve Lavigne, Cheyenne Toussaint, and Raphael Marchand from Étoile in front of lights.
The Prime Video show Étoile brings together a group of established actors and award-winning ballet dancers to tell a compelling story set in the world of professional ballet. Although she’s best-known for Gilmore Girls, Amy Sherman-Palladino has created many shows.
One of the most underrated is a short-lived show called Bunheads that focused on a small-town ballet school. Although Bunheads was cancelled after one season, her newest show, Étoile, feels like a continuation of the story, even though the narratives aren’t connected. Étoile tells the story of a Parisian and New York City ballet working together to save both companies. Creator Amy Sherman-Palladino’s passion for ballet is on full display in the Prime Video show, which factors into the mostly positive reviews for Étoile. Another strength of the ballet-centric drama is the on-screen talent. Sherman-Palladino is known for bringing actors from past projects onto her new series, and the Étoile is no exception. The ballet drama features actors from Gilmore Girls, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Bunheads. Additionally, the project brings on experienced ballet dancers to fill many of the roles, offering an air of authenticity that’s necessary in this love letter to the art form. Luke Kirby as Jack McMillan Date Of Birth: June 29, 1978 Close Actor: Luke Kirby was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and he got his big break playing Jim in the 2002 movie Halloween: Resurrection. Since then, he’s built a successful career in both film and TV shows. Fans of Amy Sherman-Palladino’s shows will recognize him as the fictionalized version of the comedian Lenny Bruce, a recurring character in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.Character: Throughout Étoile, Luke Kirby plays Jack McMillan, the director of the New York City Metropolitan Ballet Theater. He must work together with Geneviève Lavigne to bring attention to both their companies. Charlotte Gainsbourg as Geneviève Lavigne Date Of Birth: July 21, 1971 Close Actor: Charlotte Gainsbourg was born in London, England, and she got her big break playing the title role in the 1996 movie Jane Eyre. The actress has made a name for herself in both French and Hollywood cinema. In 2012, she was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the sci-fi drama Melancholia. In addition to acting, Gainsbourg is an established musician.Character: In Étoile, Charlotte Gainsbourg plays Genevieve Lavigne, the interim director of French ballet company, Paris’ Le Ballet National. She comes up with a plan to swap their top performers and choreographers for a year to improve ticket sales and help save both companies. Lou de Laâge as Cheyenne Toussaint Date Of Birth: April 27, 1990 Close Actor: Lou de Laâge was born in Bordeaux, Gironde, France, and she got her big break playing Sarah in the 2014 French drama Breathe . She’s gone on to appear in primarily French movies. Étoile will be Laâge’s first Hollywood production; however, her French-Polish film The Innocents might be familiar to some US audiences because it gained attention at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.Character: In Étoile, Lou de Laâge plays Cheyenne Toussaint, the principal dancer of the Parisian ballet company. Jack McMillain will only agree to the dancer trade if they give him Cheyenne, so she’s forced to go dance in New York City. Gideon Glick as Tobias Bell Date Of Birth: June 6, 1988 Close Actor: Gideon Glick was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and he got his on-screen big break in 2014 playing Ty McKay in Devious Maids. Like Luke Kirby, Glick will be recognizable for fans of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, as he played Alfie in seasons 4 and 5. However, before he became recognizable onscreen, he was already establishing a name for himself on Broadway. Throughout his onstage career, he has originated roles in the Broadway productions of Spring Awakening, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Significant Other, and To Kill a Mockingbird.Character: Throughout Étoile, Gideon Glick plays Tobias Bell, the choreographer at the New York City Metropolitan Ballet Theater. Yanic Truesdale as Raphael Marchand Date Of Birth: March 17, 1969 Close Actor: Yanic Truesdale was born in Montréal, Québec, and he got his Hollywood big break playing Michel in Gilmore Girls, the sarcastic yet sweet concierge at the Independence Inn. Before that, he had a successful career in Canadian television. Since Gilmore Girl ended, he has acted in many TV movies and a few comedy shows.Character: In Étoile, Yanic Truesdale plays Raphael Marchand, Genevieve’s sarcastic and surly right-hand man at the Paris’ Le Ballet National. Ivan du Pontavice as Gabin Roux Date Of Birth: Unknown Actor: Ivan du Pontavice is a ballet dancer and model who recently started acting. His most significant role is Nice Guy Angelo in the 2022 action-thriller Rupture. Pontavice’s impressive performance in Étoile hints that he could be bound for success as an actor.Character: Throughout Étoile, Ivan du Pontavice plays Gabin Roux, a talented ballet dancer with a big ego. Étoile Supporting Cast & Characters The Cast of Étoile Is Packed With Professional Ballet Dancers Close David Alvarez as Gael Rodriguez: Throughout Étoile, David Alvarez plays Gael Rodriguez, a dancer brought out of retirement. Alvarez is an onstage and on-screen actor best known for playing Bernardo in the 2021 film adaptation of West Side Story and Isaac English in the cast of American Rust. In 2009, he became one of the youngest actors to ever win a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical after playing one of the original Billys in Billy Elliot the Musical. Taïs Vinolo as Mishi Duplessis: In Étoile, Taïs Vinolo plays Mishi, a former ballerina who was kicked out of Paris’ Le Ballet National and moved onto the New York City Metropolitan Ballet Company ballet, but is brought back for the dancer exchange. Vinolo is a professional ballerina from Hossegor, France. She previously trained at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at the American Ballet Theatre in New York, and she danced with the National Ballet of Canada in Toronto as recently as December 2024. Her only on-screen performance prior to Étoile is Amazon’s 2020 short film, "Amazon: The Show Must Go On," a Christmas commercial. Lala Cholous as Pianiste: Lala Cholous plays Pianiste in Étoile. Cholous’ first onscreen role is Étoile, but she’s also a trained pianist, composer, musical trainer, and actress, according to her Indeed profile. Unity Phelan as Julie: Like many of the actors in Étoile, Unity Phelan is a trained dancer with limited on-screen experience. Her past roles include Risa in the short film “Sakura,” a dancer in the short “New York City Ballet,” and a ballerina in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and I’m Thinking of Ending Things. She dances with the New York City Ballet as a principal dancer. Related New Prime Video Show From Gilmore Girls Creator Debuts With Solid Rotten Tomatoes Score The new show from Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino debuts on Rotten Tomatoes with a solid score from critics a day ahead of its premiere. Posts Omar Maskati as Julian: In Étoile, Omar Maskati plays a character named Julian. Omar started acting onscreen in 2013, and his best-known roles to date are Omar in Better Call Saul, Elias in Unbelievable, and Dr. Isan M. Shah in Good Sam. Most recently, he took on a role in the cast of The Recruit season 2. Ambrose Martos as Dr. Speer: Ambrose Martos plays a character named Dr. Speer in Étoile. Since starting on-screen acting in 2005, Ambrose Martos has acted primarily in short films. His most significant role to date is Ambrose in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. David Haig as Nicholas Leutwylek: During Étoile, David Haig plays Nicholas Leutwylek, a colleague of Jack McMillan. The established actor has 70 acting credits to his name before Étoile. His biggest roles include Rudyard Kipling in My Boy Jack, Howard Wade in Two Weeks Notice, and Bernard the Groom in Four Weddings and a Funeral. LaMay Zhang as SuSu Li: Throughout Étoile, LaMay Zhang plays SuSu Li, a self-taught dancer whose mom cleans at the Metropolitan Ballet Theater and films classes for SuSu to learn. LaMay Zhang is a young ballerina, and SuSu in Étoile is her first on-screen role. John Lam as Core Dancer: In Étoile, John Lam plays a member of the corps de ballet, the ensemble group who executes complex choreography in a group. Although Étoile is Lam’s first on-screen role, he is an award-winning ballet dancer who has performed as a principal dancer at the Boston Ballet II since 2014. In 2005, he was awarded the Princess Grace award. The same year, he was a finalist in the Seoul International Ballet Competition and semi-finalist in the Helsinki International Ballet Competition. Related 10 Best TV Shows For Fans Of Gilmore Girls Gilmore Girls is a beloved series that is a comfort watch for many viewers, but for those seeking something new, these shows are great choices. Posts Simon Callow as Crispin Shamblee: Simon Callow plays Crispin Shamblee, the millionaire who bankrolls the plan, in Étoile. The well-known British actor Simon Callow got his big break playing Gareth in Four Weddings and a Funeral, for which he recieved a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Other notable roles include Andre in The Phantom of the Opera; Tilney, Master of the Revels in Shakespeare in Love; and The Reverend Mr. Beebe in A Room with a View. Tiler Peck as Eva Cullman: In Étoile, Tiler Peck plays dancer Eva Cullman. Peck is a Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet and a choreographer. Although dance is her primary medium, she also has experience onscreen. She played Beth Farmer in Donnie Darko, Ballet Choreographer in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, and Sienna Milken in Tiny Pretty Things. Kelly Bishop as Clara McMillan: Kelly Bishop plays Clara McMillan, Jack’s mother, in Étoile. The prolific actress will be known to Amy Sherman-Palladino’s fans as Emily Gilmore in Gilmore Girls, Fanny Flowers in Bunheads, and Benedetta in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Additionally, Matisse Love as L.J.: In Étoile, Matisse Love plays a dancer named L.J. Love is a soloist ballerina who trained at the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow. She previously played the character Matisse in the show Bunheads. Lyrica Woodruff as Anna: During Étoile, Lyrica Woodruff plays a dancer named Anna. Like Love, Woodruff is a ballerina who acted in the show Bunheads, playing The Ringer. Although she doesn’t have many acting credits before Étoile, she’s recognizable for her role as Allison Hanson in Boston Public. Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Rate Now 0/10 Leave a Review Your comment has not been saved Like Follow Followed Étoile Comedy 7/10 Release Date April 24, 2025 Network Prime Video Cast See All
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