How to stream 'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld'? Everything you need to know about Hulu's bioseries on fashion icon
Show Name: Becoming Karl Lagerfeld
Platform: Hulu
Date of release: June 7, 2024
Country of origin: France
Genre: Biographical drama
Director: Audrey Estrougo and Jérôme Salle
Full cast list: Daniel Brühl, Agnès Jaoui, Théodore Pellerin, Alex Lutz, Julia Faure, Jeanne Damas and Arnaud Valois among others
The new French television drama series 'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld' is set to premiere on Friday, June 7, 2024, on Hulu.
The biographical drama show, created by Isaure Pisani-Ferry, Jennifer Have, and Raphaëlle Bacqué, explores the rise of acclaimed fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.
The series, which was first announced in March 2023, will also cover Lagerfeld's rivalry with fellow designer Yves Saint Laurent.
What is the plot of 'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld'?
The premise of the six-episode series centers on the 1970s, before Karl Lagerfeld (Daniel Brühl) became the legendary fashion designer he is known as today.
The biography drama will follow Lagerfeld's struggle for recognition as he seeks to create a name for himself in the coveted world of haute couture.
Furthermore, the series will also highlight Lagerfeld's rivalry with Yves Saint Laurent (Arnaud Valois), another fashion giant.
The show's trailer also sheds light on Lagerfeld's private life, including his rumored affair with socialite Jacques de Bascher (Théodore Pellerin).
Who stars in 'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld'?
Daniel Brühl
Daniel Brühl, who will play Karl Lagerfeld in the show, is a talented German-Spanish actor with a remarkable career in the entertainment world.
Brühl, born Daniel César Martín Brühl González in Barcelona, Spain, in 1978, was raised in a multilingual household and began performing at a young age, participating in children's theater at school.
He made his screen debut in the TV film 'Svens Geheimnis,' at the young age of 15 and gained worldwide recognition in 2003 with the highly acclaimed German film 'Good Bye, Lenin!'
Since then, Brühl has given riveting performances in different projects, demonstrating his flexibility across genres.
Théodore Pellerin
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Théodore Pellerin, a rising star in the Canadian film industry, is poised to bring to life the character of Jacques de Bascher in the show. Pellerin, who was born on June 13, 1997, in Quebec, Canada made his acting debut in 2014 with a role in the television series '30 vies.'
In 2018, Pellerin's career made a huge stride forward with his performance in the film 'Family First.'
His performance as a multidimensional character gained him critical acclaim and multiple accolades, including the Prix Iris for Revelation of the Year at the 20th Quebec Cinema Awards and the Best Actor at the Canadian Screen Awards.
Arnaud Valois
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The French actor Arnaud Valois will portray legendary fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent in the show.
Valois who was born in Lyon, France, in 1984 first studied law, however, his enthusiasm for acting pushed him to switch gears and register at the Cours Florent drama school.
He landed his first major role in 'Selon Charlie' in 2006 and went on to star in films such as 'A French Gigolo' and 'The Girl on the Train.'
After a few years on the silver screen, Valois unexpectedly chose to take a break to study massage therapy at Wat Pho in Bangkok, where he also worked for six years.
In an unexpected turn of events, Valois was enticed back into acting when director Robin Campillo offered him the lead role in '120 BPM' in 2017. The movie was a critical triumph.
Since then, he has continued to grace the film scene with his exceptional acting abilities.
How to stream 'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld'?
The series will be available to stream on Hulu, which requires a membership to access.
The ad-supported Hulu package costs just $7.99 a month or $79.99 a year.
If you want to watch the show without advertisements, you can subscribe to the package, which costs $17.99 monthly.
'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld' trailer