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The Morning Show has been one of the best shows on Apple TV+ since its debut in 2019, and Season 3 certainly didn’t take its foot off the pedal. From Alex Levy (Jennifer Aniston) pulling big boss moves and Reese Witherspoon’s Bradley Jackson admitting she had committed a felony, viewers were left wondering what fate awaits our beloved UBA journalists and desperate to see the leading ladies in more scenes together. So when will Season 4 premiere? Which of the cast members will return, and where will the story pick back up? Here’s everything we know about The Morning Show Season 4.
What Is The Morning Show Season 4 Premiere Date?
No premiere date for Season 4 has yet been announced by Apple TV+, but production on the upcoming season wrapped in December 2024, per an Instagram video shared by Reese Witherspoon. That seems like good news for those hoping to see the workplace drama return on the 2025 TV schedule. Assuming the production schedule follows the same trajectory as the first few seasons, Alex and Bradley might be returning to the office in Fall 2025. The first season premiered in November 2019; Season 2 began in September 2021; and Season 3 debuted in September 2023.
Which Cast Members Are Returning To The Morning Show For Season 4?
Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon will reprise their leading roles, as they continue to serve as executive producers and have huge stories in the works. They are expected to be rejoined by series regulars Billy Crudup, Greta Lee, Mark Duplass, Karen Pittman, Nicole Beharie and Néstor Carbonell.
Season 4 may also bring us more of Elizabeth Perkins, who was introduced in Season 3 as NBN president Elena, and we’ll also likely see Joe Tippett return as Bradley’s brother Hal, as he has appeared in each of the first three seasons.
New The Morning Show Cast Members In Season 3
Several actors — including two Academy Award winners — are joining Season 4. Marion Cotillard has been cast as Celine Dumont, who Variety reports is “a savvy operator from a storied European family,” while Jeremy Irons will reportedly play a major role as Alex Levy’s father Martin.
We’re getting another addition to the TV newsroom in William Jackson Harper, who will portray Ben, “the network’s self-assured and innovative Head of Sports.” The character was initially conceived as gay, according to reports, but the production ultimately decided to go in a different direction. Boyd Holbrook, meanwhile, joins as Brodie, a popular and provocative podcaster and talk show host.
There are also a few additions in recurring roles, including Rachel Marsh as Alex Levy’s assistant Remy, per TVLine, John Hoogenakker as FBI agent Andy, and Aaron Pierre as Miles, an acclaimed visual artist who moves through the circles of the New York elite.
Julianna Margulies Will Not Be Returning
Julianna Margulies will not be back as Laura Peterson in Season 4, after Bradley and Laura ended their relationship in fiery fashion. Variety reports that decision was made before Margulies received backlash for comments she made on a podcast discussing the war in Gaza. The actress allegedly declined an offer for a one-episode appearance, presumably to wrap her storyline as UBA merges with her employer NBN, but she’s reportedly been asked about her interest in returning for Season 5 if the series is renewed.
Tig Notaro Is Expected To Return, But There’s No Confirmation About Jon Hamm
There’s been no official word on Jon Hamm’s character Paul Marks, and with his romance with Alex blowing up at the end of Season 3, it seemed like he might be one-and-done on the series. However, Tig Notaro, who plays Paul’s chief of staff Amanda, appeared in the cast’s wrap video, so there’s a good chance we’ll see both of their characters in Season 4. Hamm played it coy when asked in July 2024, saying only that he was “feeling positive” about a return.
Season 4 Will Deal With Artificial Intelligence And Misinformation
From its inception The Morning Show has pulled plots from real-world headlines, crafting stories around the #MeToo movement, COVID, the January 6 insurrection and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Season 4 may have a new showrunner, but that’s not a trend Charlotte Stoudt is going to change, as she said our TV news anchors will be battling misinformation and forced to ask who and what they can trust. Stoudt said at PaleyFest (via People):
I think the big question this year is, who and what can you trust? Can you trust your co-workers? Can you trust your own eyes? Can you trust what you see in a world of AI and defects? It's a tricky world. I mean, just look at the headlines. We just take it from the headlines. Honestly, because that's our inspiration. It's the real life.
A.I. is a huge topic right now, and misinformation — especially coming off of a presidential election — is definitely a hot-button issue. These definitely seem to follow in the trend of what we’ve seen on the Apple TV+ drama in the past. The showrunner has also promised to resolve any stories left open at the end of Season 3, including what happened after Bradley turned herself in for destroying evidence that implicated her brother in the insurrection. Did she go to jail?
Bradley Jackson Might Not Actually Go To Jail
One of the biggest obstacles facing Bradley in Season 3 involved her deleting evidence from the January 6 attack on the Capitol. With Bradley owning up to her mistakes in the season finale, fans have wondered if that means she’s going to jail, but Reese Witherspoon doesn’t necessarily think so, telling Deadline:
Everybody keeps asking me if Bradley’s in jail, but I don’t know if I’m in trouble. … I think so many people can relate to the idea that you have a family history that maybe isn’t flattering or that you’re embarrassed about, or there’s a family member in your life that’s trying to actively drag you down.
Hal may be trying to drag Bradley down with him, but she still broke the law. Maybe there will be some leeway given, since they came forward of their own volition. The Morning Show did lean pretty heavily into its soap opera side for Season 3, so I suppose anything is possible, but at the very least it seems like Bradley might have trouble finding work after what should be a pretty brutal hit to her journalistic integrity.
Alex Levy Might ‘Struggle’ In Her New Role At UBA
Alex wanted a seat at the table, and her big move at the end of Season 3 gave that to her. The showrunner, however, seems interested in exploring how Alex handles the newfound power, so that might be something we see in Season 4. Charlotte Stoudt told THR:
I think Alex is so multifaceted, it’s fun to turn the prism and see a new side of her. She even said it in the last scene: Bradley was like, ‘Oh, you could remake this place.’ And Alex was like, ‘Yeah, be careful what you fight for.’ So there may be a little of that. It’s one thing to throw spitballs from the sidelines, but when you’re someone in charge, the equation becomes a little different. I think it would be good to see her struggle with all of that — in her very funny Alex way.
Despite production having already wrapped on the season, The Morning Show cast is keeping tight-lipped about what we can expect. I’m interested to see how Alex handles the new responsibilities, and I certainly can’t wait to see how all of the new cast members fit into this world of journalistic drama. As we wait for the messiness to resume, you can relive any of the first three seasons of The Morning Show by streaming them on Apple TV+, one of best streaming services to subscribe to.
