The Morning Show (American TV series) explained
The Morning Show, also known as Morning Wars in Australia and Indonesia, is an American drama television series starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell in lead roles that premiered on Apple TV+ on November 1, 2019.[1] [2] The series is inspired by Brian Stelter's 2013 book Top of the Morning.[3] [4] The show examines the characters and culture behind a network broadcast morning news program. After allegations of sexual misconduct, the male co-anchor of the program is forced off the show. Aspects of the - MeToo movement
are examined from multiple perspectives as more information comes out regarding the misconduct. Subsequent seasons focus on other political topics and current events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, racial inequality, the Capitol insurrection, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The second season premiered on September 17, 2021.[5] In January 2022, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on September 13, 2023.[6] The series was renewed for a fourth and fifth season ahead of the third-season premiere.
The series has received numerous accolades, including 27 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, ten Screen Actors Guild Award nominations and nine Golden Globe Award nominations.
Billy Crudup, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston have received acclaim from critics for their performances on the show
Jennifer Aniston won both a 2020 Critics Choice and SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Lead Female Actor in a Drama Series and earned nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and four Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Lead Female Actor in a Drama Series . Reese Witherspoon has received three nominations for the SAG and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series; Billy Crudup won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2020 and 2024.
Premise
Alex Levy co-anchors The Morning Show (TMS), a popular morning news program broadcast from Manhattan on the UBA network, which has excellent viewership ratings and is perceived to have changed the face of American television.
In the first season, after her on-air partner of 15 years, Mitch Kessler, is fired amid a sexual misconduct scandal, Alex fights to retain her job as a top news anchor while paired with a new partner, Bradley Jackson, a field reporter whose series of impulsive decisions increasingly threatens the network.
In the second season, the network CEO attempts to convince Alex to return to TMS as the COVID-19 pandemic engulfs the United States and the show itself. Meanwhile, Bradley deals with an identity crisis.
In the third season, the network struggles for viewers for its subscription service and contemplates a takeover by tech titan Paul Marks.
Cast and characters
Main
- Jennifer Aniston as Alexandra "Alex" Levy, co-host of UBA's TMS
- Reese Witherspoon as Bradley Jackson, former TMS co-host and news anchor at UBA
- Billy Crudup as Cory Ellison, CEO of UBA
- Mark Duplass as Charlie "Chip" Black, executive producer of TMS
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Hannah Shoenfeld (season 1), talent booker for TMS
- Néstor Carbonell as Yanko Flores, the meteorologist of TMS
- Karen Pittman as Mia Jordan, a producer at TMS
- Bel Powley as Claire Conway (seasons 1–2), a production assistant at TMS
- Desean Terry as Daniel Henderson (seasons 1–2), co-host of the weekend edition of TMS
- Jack Davenport as Jason Craig (season 1), Alex's ex-husband
- Steve Carell as Mitch Kessler (seasons 1–2), the recently fired co-host of The Morning Show
- Greta Lee as Stella Bak (season 2–present), President of UBA's news division
- Ruairi O'Connor as Ty Fitzgerald (season 2), social media expert at UBA
- Julianna Margulies as Laura Peterson (season 2–3), YDA co-host and former news anchor at UBA who begins a relationship with Bradley
- Nicole Beharie as Christine Hunter (season 3), a former Olympian and new TMS co-host
- Jon Hamm as Paul Marks (season 3), a tech billionaire looking to buy UBA
- Marion Cotillard as Celine Dumont (season 4), a savvy operator from a storied European family
- Jeremy Irons as Martin Levy (season 4), Alex's father
- Aaron Pierre as Miles (season 4)
- William Jackson Harper as Ben (season 4), the network's self-assured and innovative Head of Sports
- Boyd Holbrook as Brodie (season 4), a popular and provocative podcaster and talk show host
Recurring
- Shari Belafonte as Julia
- Victoria Tate as Rena Robinson, Chip's assistant
- Hannah Leder as Isabella
- Joe Marinelli as Donny Spagnoli
- Eli Bildner as Joel Rapkin
- Amber Friendly as Layla Bell
- Tom Irwin as Fred Micklen (seasons 1–2; guest season 3), UBA's president
- Joe Pacheco as Bart Daley
- Janina Gavankar as Alison Namazi (seasons 1–2), co-host of the weekend edition of TMS
- Joe Tippett as Hal Jackson, Bradley's brother
- Michelle Meredith as Lindsey Sherman (seasons 1–2)
- Andrea Bendewald as Valérie (season 1; guest seasons 2–3)
- Marcia Gay Harden as Maggie Brener (season 1; guest seasons 2–3), a reporter and journalist
- Augustus Prew as Sean (season 1; guest season 2)
- Katherine Ko as Dhillon Reece-Smit (season 1)
- Ian Gomez as Greg (season 1)
- Oona Roche as Lizzy Craig (season 1; guest season 2), Alex and Jason's daughter
- David Magidoff as Nicky Brooks (season 1)
- Kate Vernon as Geneva Micklen (season 1)
- Roman Mitichyan as Sam Rudo (season 1)
- Theo Iyer as Kyle (seasons 2–3), Cory's assistant
- Choni Francis as RJ Smith (seasons 2–3)
- Tara Karsian as Gayle Berman (seasons 2–3)
- Holland Taylor as Cybil Reynolds (seasons 2–3), a seasoned board member of UBA
- Valeria Golino as Paola Lambruschini (season 2), a documentarian who befriends Mitch in Italy
- Markus Flanagan as Gerald Drummond (season 2; guest seasons 1, 3)
- Aflamu Johnson as Aflamu (season 2; guest season 3)
- Hasan Minhaj as Eric Nomani (season 2), Bradley's new co-host
- Patrick Bristow as Gordon (season 2)
- Katie Aselton as Madeleine (season 2), Chip's girlfriend
Guest
- Mindy Kaling as Audra Khatri (seasons 1–3), a rival morning news anchor
- Embeth Davidtz as Paige Kessler (seasons 1–2), Mitch's ex-wife
- Mark Harelik as Richard (seasons 1–2)
- Martin Short as Dick Lundry (seasons 1–2), a disgraced movie director
- Will Arnett as Doug Klassen (seasons 2–3)
- Meredith Scott Lynn as Linda (seasons 2–3)
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Episodes
Season 4
The first episode, "My Roman Empire," is written by Zander Lehmann and Charlotte Stoudt, and directed by Mimi Leder.
Production
Development
On November 8, 2017, it was announced that Apple had given the production a series order consisting of two seasons of ten episodes apiece. The series was set to be executive produced by Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Jay Carson, and Michael Ellenberg. Carson was expected to act as a writer and showrunner for the series as well. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Media Res, Echo Films, and Hello Sunshine.[7] [8] On April 4, 2018, it was announced that Carson had departed the production over creative differences. He was replaced as executive producer and showrunner by Kerry Ehrin.[9] On July 11, 2018, it was reported that Mimi Leder would serve as a director and executive producer for the series.[10] On October 23, 2018, it was reported that Kristin Hahn and Lauren Levy Neustadter would serve as additional executive producers for the series.[11]
On June 22, 2020, Aniston revealed in a Variety interview with Lisa Kudrow that the show's development began prior to the Me Too movement, but was ultimately reworked to include and partially focus on it.[12]
The show cost $15 million per episode, with Aniston and Witherspoon each earning $2 million per episode, not including producing fees and ownership points.[13] On January 10, 2022, Apple renewed the series for a third season.[14]
On May 1, 2023, Apple renewed the series for a fourth season.[15]
Casting
Alongside the initial series announcement, it was confirmed that Aniston and Witherspoon had been cast in the series' lead roles. In October 2018, it was announced that Steve Carell, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Billy Crudup, Néstor Carbonell and Mark Duplass had been cast in series regular roles.[16] [17] On November 7, 2018, it was reported that Bel Powley, Karen Pittman, and Desean Terry had joined the main cast of the series.[18]
On October 9, 2020, Greta Lee and Ruairi O'Connor officially joined the second season as regular characters.[19] On November 13, 2020, Hasan Minhaj was also announced as a new cast member.[20] On December 3, 2020, Julianna Margulies announced she joined the second season of the series.[21] In August 2022, it was announced that Jon Hamm and Nicole Beharie had joined the main cast for the third season, with Tig Notaro joining in a recurring role.[22] [23] [24]
Filming
Principal photography for the first season commenced on October 31, 2018, at the James Oviatt Building in Los Angeles.[25] Filming continued in Los Angeles until filming started in New York City on May 9, 2019.[26] Production on the first season also concluded that May, after seven months of filming.
Production on the second season began on February 24, 2020.[27] On March 12, 2020, Apple TV+ halted production on the series due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[28] The second season resumed filming on October 19, 2020.[29] Between February and March 2021, Steve Carell, Jennifer Aniston, Mark Duplass, and Hannah Leder were spotted in Los Angeles filming the second season.[30] [31] On May 18, 2021, filming for season two concluded.[32]
Production on the third season began on August 16, 2022,[33] and it was announced on February 11, 2023, that the season's filming had wrapped up.[34]
Production on the fourth season began on July 8, 2024.[35]
Release
After the Apple Special Event of March 25, 2019, Witherspoon announced on Instagram that the series would premiere in the fall of 2019. It premiered on Apple TV+ on November 1, 2019.[1] [2] In January 2021, Apple announced that the second season would premiere in 2021.[36] The second season premiered on September 17, 2021. It was announced that the third season would premiere on September 13, 2023.[37]
During the Apple Special Event, a teaser trailer was released with footage from the series as well as footage from other original series set to premiere on Apple TV+. Furthermore, Aniston, Witherspoon, and Carell were at the event to promote the series.[38] On August 12, 2019, Apple released a first look trailer for the series. It was also revealed that the series would be titled Morning Wars in Australia, in order to distinguish the series from the Australian morning talk show of the same name.[39]
Reception
Critical response
On Rotten Tomatoes it received an overall score of 64%,[40] and an overall score of 61 on Metacritic.[41]
For first season of The Morning Show, the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 61% approval rating, based on 106 reviews, with an average rating of 5.9/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Flashy, but somewhat frivolous, The Morning Show often feels more like a vanity project than the hard-hitting drama it aspires to be—but there is pleasure to be had in watching Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon give it their all."[42] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 61 out of 100 based on reviews from 37 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[43]
The second season of the series received a 67% from Rotten Tomatoes based on 51 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "The Morning Shows second season has a slew of stupendous performances—but too many characters attempting to address too many hot-button issues makes it hard to know what any of them are actually trying to say."[44] At Metacritic, the website gave the second season a 60 out of 100, based on 25 reviews.[45]
The third season of the series received a 72% from Rotten Tomatoes based on 78 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Leaning into its soapier elements while bolstering an already star-studded cast with some welcome additions, The Morning Show upgrades from a shaky prestige program into an addictive guilty pleasure."[46] At Metacritic, the website gave the third season a 65 out of 100, based on 30 reviews.[47]
Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times gave a positive review and wrote: "The Morning Show doesn't have the cinematic gravitas of the Showtime series The Loudest Voice or the Aaron Sorkin poetry of HBO's The Newsroom. It's more along the lines of the solid but underachieving Sports Night TV series from the late 1990s."[48]
Audience viewership
According to TV analytics provider TVision, The Morning Show has been viewed by panel members 5.03 times as much as the average Apple TV+ original series or shows TVision has measured since Apple TV+ launched in November 2019.[49] The series became the second-most watched Apple TV+ series after Ted Lasso.[49]
In December 2023, Deadline reported after the third season was released, the show became Apple TV+’s most watched series.[50]
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | |
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Season 1 |
2020 | Black Reel Television Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress, Drama Series | Gugu Mbatha-Raw | | [51] |
Critics' Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Billy Crudup | | [52] |
Dorian Awards | Best Supporting TV Performance – Actor | Billy Crudup | | [53] |
Golden Globe Awards | Best Television Series – Drama | The Morning Show | | [54] |
Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama | Jennifer Aniston | |
Reese Witherspoon | |
Newport Beach Film Festival | Breakout Honoree | Bel Powley | | [55] |
Artist of Distinction | Gugu Mbatha-Raw | |
Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a Drama Series | Jennifer Aniston | | [56] |
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Billy Crudup | |
Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series | Martin Short | |
Best New Title Sequence | Angus Wall, Hazel Baird, Emanuele Marani, EJ Kang, Peter Murphy and Erik Righetti | |
Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Steve Carell (for "Lonely at the Top") | | [57] [58] |
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Jennifer Aniston (for "In the Dark Night of the Soul It's Always 3:30 in the Morning") | |
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Billy Crudup (for "Chaos is the New Cocaine") | |
Mark Duplass (for "The Interview") | |
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series | Mimi Leder (for "The Interview") | |
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series | Martin Short (for "Chaos is the New Cocaine") | |
Outstanding Main Title Design | Angus Wall, Hazel Baird, Emanuele Marani, EJ Kang, Peter Murphy and Erik Righetti | |
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More) | John Paino, James F. Truesdale and Amy Wells (for "In the Dark Night of the Soul It's Always 3:30 in the Morning") | |
The ReFrame Stamp | Top 100 Popular Television (2019–2020) | The Morning Show (season 1) | | [59] |
Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Steve Carell | | [60] |
Billy Crudup | |
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Jennifer Aniston | |
Television Critics' Association Awards | Outstanding New Program | The Morning Show | | [61] |
2021 | Artios Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Television Pilot and First Season – Drama | Victoria Thomas | | [62] |
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards | Best Actress – Television | Jennifer Aniston | | [63] |
Season 2 |
2022 | Art Directors Guild Awards | Excellence in Production Design - One Hour Contemporary Single-Camera Series | Nelson Coates | | [64] |
Cinema Audio Society Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Series – One Hour | William B. Kaplan, Elmo Ponsdomenech, Jason "Frenchie" Gaya, Carter Burwell, Brian Smith, and James Howe (for "My Least Favorite Year") | | [65] |
Critics' Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Billy Crudup | | [66] |
Golden Globe Awards | Best Television Series – Drama | The Morning Show | | [67] |
Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama | Jennifer Aniston | |
Best Supporting Actor – Television | Billy Crudup | |
Mark Duplass | |
Golden Reel Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Series 1 Hour – Dialogue / ADR | Mark Relyea, Julie Altus, Robert Guastini, and Pernell Salinas (for "My Least Favorite Year") | | [68] |
Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards | Best Streaming Series, Drama | The Morning Show | | [69] |
Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama | Jennifer Aniston | |
Reese Witherspoon | |
Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama | Billy Crudup | |
Best Writing in a Streaming Series, Drama | Kerry Ehrin and Scott Troy | |
Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Reese Witherspoon (for "Confirmations") | | [70] |
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Billy Crudup (for "My Least Favorite Year") | |
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series | Marcia Gay Harden (for "Testimony") | |
Producers Guild of America Awards | Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television – Drama | The Morning Show | | [71] |
Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Billy Crudup | | [72] |
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Jennifer Aniston | |
Reese Witherspoon | |
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Jennifer Aniston, Shari Belafonte, Eli Bildner, Néstor Carbonell, Steve Carell, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Amber Friendly, Janina Gavankar, Valeria Golino, Tara Karsian, Hannah Leder, Greta Lee, Julianna Margulies, Joe Marinelli, Michelle Meredith, Ruairi O'Connor, Joe Pacheco, Karen Pittman, Victoria Tate, Desean Terry, and Reese Witherspoon | |
Writers Guild of America Awards | Dramatic Series | Jeff Augustin, Brian Chamberlayne, Kerry Ehrin, Kristen Layden, Erica Lipez, Justin Matthews, Adam Milch, Stacy Osei-Kuffour, Torrey Speer, Scott Troy, Ali Vingiano | | [73] |
Episodic Drama | Kerry Ehrin & Scott Troy (for "La Amara Vita") | |
Season 3 |
2023 | American Film Institute Awards | Top 10 Television Programs of the Year | The Morning Show | | [74] |
2024 | Critics' Choice Television Awards | Best Drama Series | The Morning Show | | [75] |
Best Actress in a Drama Series | Jennifer Aniston | |
Reese Witherspoon | |
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Billy Crudup | |
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Nicole Beharie | |
Karen Pittman | |
Golden Globe Awards | Best Television Series – Drama | The Morning Show | | [76] |
Best Supporting Actor – Television | Billy Crudup | |
People's Choice Awards | Drama Show of the Year | The Morning Show | | [77] |
Female TV Star of the Year | Jennifer Aniston | |
Reese Witherspoon | |
Drama TV Star of the Year | Jennifer Aniston | |
Reese Witherspoon | |
TV Performance of the Year | | |
Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Drama Series | The Morning Show | | [78] |
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series | Mimi Leder (for "The Overview Effect") | |
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Jennifer Aniston | |
Reese Witherspoon | |
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Billy Crudup | |
Mark Duplass | |
Jon Hamm | |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Nicole Beharie | |
Greta Lee | |
Karen Pittman | |
Holland Taylor | |
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling | Nicole Venables, Jennifer Petrovich, Janine Thompson and Lona Vigi | | [79] |
Outstanding Contemporary Makeup | Cindy Williams, Liz Villamarin, Angela Levin, Tracey Levy, Keiko Wedding and Amy Schmiederer | |
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series | Marcia Gay Harden | |
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More) | Nelson Coates, Thomas Wilkins and Lauree Martell | |
Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series | Victoria Thomas | |
Producers Guild of America Awards | Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television – Drama | The Morning Show | | [80] |
Satellite Awards | Best Genre Series | The Morning Show | | [81] |
Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Billy Crudup | | [82] |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Jennifer Aniston | |
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Beharie, Shari Belafonte, Nestor Carbonell, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Jon Hamm, Theo Iyer, Hannah Leder, Greta Lee, Julianna Margulies, Tig Notaro, Karen Pittman and Reese Witherspoon | |
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External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Apple Gives Reese Witherspoon-Jennifer Aniston Morning Show Series 2-Season Order, Confirms 'Amazing Stories' Reboot . Andreeva . Nellie . November 8, 2017 . . February 18, 2018 . April 4, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190404142218/https://deadline.com/2017/11/apple-reese-witherspoon-jennifer-aniston-morning-show-series-2-season-order-amazing-stories-reboot-1202204293/ . live .
- Web site: Reese Witherspoon on Instagram: "So excited to announce my new @apple show at the #appleevent! It's called The Morning Show ☀️and it reveals what happens in the fast-paced…" . Instagram . April 30, 2019 . May 15, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190515141445/https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvctd5nDE0F/ . live .
- Web site: Apple TV+ Hadir di Indonesia, Ini Tarif dan Cara Nontonnya. November 2, 2019. id. May 14, 2020. August 9, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809134016/https://inet.detik.com/cyberlife/d-4769422/apple-tv-hadir-di-indonesia-ini-tarif-dan-cara-nontonnya. live.
- News: Apple announces drama series starring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston . November 8, 2017 . . May 2, 2018 . May 3, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180503041245/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/nov/08/apple-tv-show-reese-witherspoon-jennifer-aniston . live .
- Web site: Del Rosario. Alexandra. June 14, 2021. 'The Morning Show': Apple TV+ Sets Season 2 Premiere Date, Alex & Bradley Return To Navigate "A Culture Of Silence" In Teaser. June 14, 2021. Deadline Hollywood. en-US.
- Web site: Roots . Kimberly . June 29, 2023 . The Morning Show Season 3 Sets Premiere Date: See First Photos of New Cast Members Nicole Beharie, Jon Hamm and More . June 29, 2023 . TVLine.
- Web site: Apple Unveils Inaugural Scripted Series: Jennifer Aniston-Reese Witherspoon Morning TV Drama and 'Amazing Stories' . Littleton . Cynthia . November 8, 2017 . . October 23, 2018 . October 24, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181024035154/https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/apple-jennifer-aniston-reese-witherspoon-morning-shows-amazing-stories-1202610068/ . live .
- Web site: Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon Morning Show Drama Lands at Apple With Two-Season Order . Goldberg . Lesley . November 8, 2017 . . February 18, 2018 . April 30, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190430023831/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/jennifer-aniston-reese-witherspoon-morning-show-drama-lands-at-apple-2-season-order-1056144 . live .
- Web site: Apple Sets Showrunner Shuffle on Morning Show Drama, Nabs Kerry Ehrin in Overall Deal . Littleton . Cynthia . April 3, 2018 . Variety . April 4, 2018 . April 4, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180404051229/http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/apple-morning-show-jennifer-aniston-reese-witherspoon-kerry-ehrin-1202743257/ . live .
- Web site: Mimi Leder To Direct & Executive Produce Apple's Morning Show Series Starring Reese Witherspoon & Jennifer Aniston . Andreeva . Nellie . July 11, 2018 . . July 11, 2018 . July 11, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180711203853/https://deadline.com/2018/07/mimi-leder-to-direct-executive-produce-apples-morning-show-series-starring-reese-witherspoon-jennifer-aniston-1202424694/ . live .
- Web site: Steve Carell To Star In Apple's Morning Show Series With Reese Witherspoon & Jennifer Aniston . Andreeva . Nellie . October 23, 2018 . . October 23, 2018 . October 23, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181023220110/https://deadline.com/2018/10/steve-carell-star-apple-morning-show-series-reese-witherspoon-jennifer-aniston-1202487958/ . live .
- Web site: Jennifer Aniston & Lisa Kudrow - Actors on Actors - Full Conversation . . June 23, 2020 . June 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210625121825/https://www.youtube.com/c7K8E5rke48?t=946 . dead .
- Web site: Inside Apple's Long, Bumpy Road to Hollywood . . October 15, 2019 . November 24, 2019 . November 16, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191116034837/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/apples-bumpy-tv-launch-inside-tech-giants-impending-arrival-hollywood-1247577 . live .
- Web site: The Morning Show Renewed For Season 3 At Apple, Charlotte Stoudt Joins As Showrunner & Inks Overall Deal With Streamer. January 10, 2022. Peter. White. Deadline Hollywood. January 10, 2022.
- Web site: 'The Morning Show' Renewed for Season 4 on Apple TV+ Ahead of Season 3 Debut. May 1, 2023. William. Earl. Variety. June 7, 2023.
- Web site: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Billy Crudup Join Apple Morning Show Drama . Goldberg . Lesley . October 25, 2018 . . October 25, 2018 . October 25, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181025220958/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/gugu-mbatha-raw-billy-crudup-join-apple-morning-show-drama-1154931 . live .
- Web site: Nestor Carbonell & Mark Duplass Join Apple's Morning Show Series . Petski . Denise . October 26, 2018 . . October 26, 2018 . October 27, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181027021651/https://deadline.com/2018/10/nestor-carbonell-mark-duplass-apple-morning-show-series-reese-witherspoon-jennifer-aniston-1202490050/ . live .
- Web site: Bel Powley, Karen Pittman & Desean Terry Join Apple's Morning Show Series . Hipes . Patrick . November 7, 2018 . . November 8, 2018 . November 8, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181108144427/https://deadline.com/2018/11/apple-morning-show-series-bel-powley-karen-pittman-desean-terry-cast-1202497683/ . live .
- Web site: 'The Morning Show' Adds Greta Lee & Ruairi O'Connor to Cast for Season 2. October 9, 2020.
- Web site: Hasan Minhaj Joins 'The Morning Show' for Season 2 of Apple TV+ Drama Series. November 13, 2020.
- Web site: Julianna Margulies Joins Season 2 Cast of 'The Morning Show'. December 2, 2020.
- News: Jon Hamm Joins Apple TV+'s The Morning Show . Deadline Hollywood. White . Peter. August 10, 2022. August 10, 2022.
- Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Nicole Beharie Joins Season 3 Of The Morning Show As New Series Regular . . 31 August 2022 . August 31, 2022.
- Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Tig Notaro Joins Season 3 Of The Morning Show . . 31 August 2022 . August 31, 2022.
- Web site: L.A. What's Filming: Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston's 'The Morning Show' . Steves . Ashley . October 31, 2018 . . November 1, 2018 . November 1, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181101095654/https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/los-angeles-whats-filming-reese-witherspoon-jennifer-aniston-app-65820/ . live .
- Web site: Reese Witherspoon Hair Makeover: Actress Goes Brunette On 'The Morning Show' Set – Before & After Pics . Charles . Marissa . May 8, 2019 . Hollywood Life . en . May 10, 2019 . May 10, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190510081619/https://hollywoodlife.com/2019/05/08/reese-witherspoon-brunette-hair-makeover-the-morning-show/ . live .
- Web site: The Morning Show: Mimi Leder on a Demanding Season 1 Shoot — and Why She's Going Back For More . Travers . Ben . November 3, 2019 . IndieWire . November 3, 2019 . November 3, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191103155153/https://www.indiewire.com/2019/11/the-morning-show-mimi-leder-hard-season-1-apple-tv-plus-1202186478/ . live .
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