Set in the glitzy, backstabbing world of 1960s Palm Beach high society, Palm Royale follows Maxine Dellacorte (Kristen Wiig), a woman determined to claw her way to the top—no matter the cost. Season Two picks up after Maxine’s scandalous downfall, forcing her to navigate exile, manipulation, and revenge in a community where one wrong move can end your reign forever.
We spoke with Kristen Wiig and Amber Chardae Robinson to Maxine’s growing independence, the rich outsider dynamic between Maxine and Virginia, and how this season explores shifting ideas of womanhood and intersectional feminism at the end of the 1960s. Kristen breaks down Maxine’s accent and chaotic charm, while Amber reflects on Virginia finding new allies, trusting her intuition, and navigating identity in a world built on class and performance.
We also chatted with Mindy Cohn discuss her character’s transformations in Palm Royale – Season 2 and how the show blends comedy, social commentary and vintage high-society glamour. Mindy explains how her character stops observing and starts interfering in Palm Beach business, getting swept up in the drama of the ultra-wealthy.
For their part, Josh Lucas and Kaia Gerber dove into the new season and reveal what’s really happening with Douglas, Maxine and the ultra-elite Palm Beach crowd.
Josh Lucas talked about how Douglas faces a life-changing decision after a secret from Season 1 explodes into Season 2. He talks about Douglas digging himself into deeper chaos, the comedy of watching him navigate love, loyalty and complete emotional disaster, and why this character is such a joy to play. Kaia Gerber talks about joining a set run by women from top to bottom, what it’s like working with icons such as Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern and Carol Burnett, and how empowering it is to be part of a show that puts bold female storytelling at the forefront. We explore the precision of the 1960s dialogue, the extravagant costumes, and the obsessive pursuit of status among America’s wealthiest elite — people living in their own ridiculous bubble of money, power and denial.
Palm Royale Season 2 is streaming now on Apple TV.
