Palm Royale—the hit Apple TV+ series that has been renewed for a second season—put the spotlight on our favorite island, Palm Beach!
Here are some fun facts about the 1969-set comedy/drama featuring Kristen Wiig, Ricky Martin, Carol Burnett, Josh Lucas, Kaia Gerber, Allison Janey, and more.
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A majority of the show was filmed in Los Angeles, not Palm Beach.
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Slim Aarons photography of upper-class life in the 1960s heavily inspired the aesthetics of the series.
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Bruce Dern and Laura Dern are father and daughter in real life.
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The show is loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s 2018 novel Mr. and Mrs. American Pie.
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Laura Dern was considered for Kristen Wiig’s role of Maxine but was unable to take on the part due to other commitments. Instead, she plays feminist Linda Shaw.
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Costume designer Alix Friedberg has said that 60% of the wardrobe was vintage clothing.
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The poolside décor and color palette of the series were inspired by local landmark The Colony Hotel.
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Palm Royale references historical figures such as Robert F. Kennedy and Marjorie Merriweather Post, who created the iconic Mar-a-Lago club in the 1920s.
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The show also mentions the “Coconuts,” which marked the local tradition of a group of Palm Beach men who throw New Year’s Eve celebrations every year.
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Carol Burnett’s character was initially supposed to be in a coma for almost eight episodes, but once Burnett was confirmed for the role, creator Abe Sylvia expanded her role including scenes with dialogue.
