Apple TV+ is turning up the heat with its latest French-language drama, Carême, and the newly released trailer promises an intoxicating blend of ambition, espionage, and culinary mastery. Starring César Award winner Benjamin Voisin (Lost Illusions), César nominee Jérémie Renier (My Way), César winner Lyna Khoudri (Papicha), and Alice Da Luz (Hanami), Carême is set to make its highly anticipated global debut on April 30, 2025. Fans can indulge in the first two episodes on launch day, with new episodes rolling out weekly every Wednesday until June 11, 2025.

A Chef’s Rise from Rags to Riches—With a Side of Espionage

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Martin Bourboulon (Les Trois Mousquetaires: D’Artagnan), Carême tells the thrilling true story of Antonin Carême (Voisin), the world’s first celebrity chef. Set in the opulent yet treacherous world of Napoleonic Europe, the series follows Carême’s meteoric rise from poverty in Paris to becoming the most sought-after chef of his time. But his unparalleled talent doesn’t just attract the attention of aristocrats and royalty—it makes him a pawn in the high-stakes world of political intrigue. Used as a spy by some of the most powerful politicians in France, Carême faces a harrowing choice: pursue vengeance or embrace the wealth, fame, and romance that come at the ultimate cost—his love, his soul, and possibly his life.

A Prestige Drama Rooted in History

Based on Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Carême, the First Celebrity Chef by award-winning historian and playwright Ian Kelly (The King’s Man), the series is crafted by Kelly and Davide Serino (The Bad Guy). Executive producers Vanessa van Zuylen (VVZ Production) and Dominique Farrugia (Banijay’s Shine Fiction) bring this sumptuous period drama to life, filmed on location in some of Paris’s most iconic sites, including Opéra Garnier, Palais des Tuileries, and Palais Royal.

Apple TV+’s Growing French Slate

Carême adds another gem to Apple TV+’s growing collection of French-language programming. It joins the ranks of La Maison, a high-stakes drama set in the world of haute couture starring Lambert Wilson and Carole Bouquet, and Liaison, a gripping contemporary thriller led by Vincent Cassel and Eva Green. The platform has also seen international success with the critically acclaimed Drops of God, a multilingual French-Japanese drama based on the bestselling manga, and the newly announced psychological thriller A l’ombre des forêts, starring Benoît Magimel and Mélanie Laurent.

With its lavish production, gripping historical narrative, and powerhouse performances, Carême is set to be a feast for both drama lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Mark your calendars for April 30—this is one dish you won’t want to miss.