Jennifer Aniston Discusses Challenges of Filming Upcoming Season of "The Morning Show"
Jennifer Aniston revealed the difficulties encountered while filming the upcoming season of "The Morning Show." The actress, 55, conveyed her sentiments during an exclusive interview with PEOPLE. She stated, "Oh my gosh, it was hard. It was so hard." Aniston promoted her partnership with Pvolve for its "Strength Redefined" New Year challenge while discussing the show.
The Emmy Award winner expressed optimism about the season: "But it’s a great season." She emphasized, "It’s jam-packed, that’s for sure." Aniston plays journalist Alex Levy, highlighting her commitment to delivering a powerful performance in the series.
"The Morning Show" debuted in 2019 and revolves around news anchors at the fictional UBA station. The cast features Aniston alongside notable stars like Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, and Jon Hamm. Season four wrapped filming in December 2024, as noted in a congratulatory post from Hello Sunshine, Witherspoon's media company. The caption read, "And that’s a wrap on Season 4 of #TheMorningShow! 🎬👏" It thanks the talented cast and crew for their hard work, promising exciting content to come on Apple TV+.
Fans are eagerly anticipating dramatic moments in the series. Notably, Jennifer Aniston's character encounters fake oil during a protest scene. Images from this event circulated widely on social media in July 2024. During her appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", Aniston noted the concerned reactions from friends, stating she received numerous texts asking, "Are you okay? What happened to you? This is awful."
The fourth season sees the arrival of new cast members, including Jeremy Irons as Martin Levy, Alex's father, and Marion Cotillard as Celine Dumont, described as a "savvy operator from a storied European family." Aniston expressed gratitude for the new additions, commenting, "We were really lucky that people want to be a part of this show." She praised Cotillard as a "gorgeous" actress and a kind person. Furthermore, she admired Irons, stating, "Good God, just pinch me."
With enthusiasm, Aniston concluded, "We just had a lot of great actors and actresses that came on this year, so it's going to be fun to watch." The previous seasons, one through three, are currently available for viewing on Apple TV+.
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