Disney+ Comedy "Alice and Steve" Wins Top Honors at Canneseries Festival
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The Disney+ series "Alice and Steve" won the Best Series award and two other prizes at the Canneseries festival. The show, starring Jermaine Clement and Nicola Walker, is part of Disney's expansion into comedy and marks writer-director Sophie Goodhart's first project. Other winners included Finnish sports drama "Guts" and Spanish series "I Always Sometimes."
Facts First
- "Alice and Steve" won Best Series, a Special Interpretation Award, and a Student Award at Canneseries.
- The series is Disney+'s first commissioned comedy from its U.K. office, starring Jermaine Clement and Nicola Walker.
- Finnish series "Guts" won the Performance award for star Roosa Söderholm.
- Spanish drama "I Always Sometimes" won the Screenplay award after a seven-year production.
- Short-form comedy "Boho" and docuseries "The Deal With Iran" also won awards in their respective categories.
What Happened
Several series were honored at the Canneseries festival on Tuesday night. The Disney+ comedy "Alice and Steve" won the Best Series award, a Special Interpretation Award, and a Student Award. The Finnish series "Guts" won the Performance award for its star, Roosa Söderholm. The Screenplay award went to the Spanish drama "I Always Sometimes." The Short-Form series category winner was the comedy "Boho," and the best docuseries award was given to "The Deal With Iran."
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy streaming comedy or drama, you may soon have new, award-winning shows to watch. The success of "Alice and Steve" could encourage Disney+ and other platforms to commission more original comedies. The recognition for international series like "Guts" and "I Always Sometimes" may lead to wider distribution, giving you access to stories from Finland and Spain that explore sports ambition and economic hardship.
What's Next
The winning series are likely to gain increased visibility and may be promoted more heavily on their respective platforms. "Alice and Steve" will premiere on Disney+ as part of its comedy expansion. "Guts," "I Always Sometimes," "Boho," and "The Deal With Iran" could also see broader international releases following their festival success.