‘The Morning Show’ Season 4: Details on the Cast, Plot & More

In April 2023, Apple TV+ announced, via Deadline, that The Morning Show is returning for season four. The exciting news came five months before the season three premiere in September.

The story follows Mitch Kessler (Steve Carell), a seasoned TV anchor who’s fired after sexual allegations are filed against him. The problem? His friend and former lover, Alex Levy (Jennifer Aniston), is his co-host, and she’s less than thrilled about his absence. And when the network brings in a young new reporter named Bradley Jackson (Reese Witherspoon), she’s forced to fight for her role as lead anchor.

According to executive producer Lauren Neustadter, strong female characters are a recurring theme on the show. She told Forbes, “I think these relationships are so beautifully drawn. They show up for each other in unexpected ways. I don’t think there are a lot of shows on television where you are watching these kinds of riveting, complex dynamics between female characters, and that’s just something that I think is so extraordinary about this show.”

Plot details for season four haven't been revealed, but I can piece together a few clues, based on cast interviews.

For one, given the two-year gap between seasons two and three, it's likely that fans will see another big-time jump in season four. When asked about the upcoming season, Witherspoon told Variety, "I think so, just because it takes us so long. They write for so long and have brand new storylines that are happening. I think we’re a little behind in time, too."

Aniston added, "Our show tends to mirror what is actually happening in the world." And Witherspoon responded, "Yeah, so as things come up while they’re writing, they’ll put them into the story."

As for what will happen to Bradley, who turned herself in to the FBI after covering up January 6th insurrection evidence, Witherspoon told Deadline during a press conference, “Everybody keeps asking me if Bradley’s in jail, but I don’t know if I’m in trouble.”

She continued, “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. So, it was just really tender to play this woman who wanted so badly to succeed and excel, being pulled back down by the heavy weight of family obligations and her isolation.”

Regarding Alex's next steps and the merger between UBA and NBN, Aniston said, "It’s watching this big move that Alex made at the end of season three and how’s that working out for you? That position and that huge merge happening, and to see how gracefully that she walks through that.”

Witherspoon also told Variety what she'd like to see more of in season four. She said, "I think it would be great to do something with AI and the veracity of news when things can be so easily manufactured. It’s really a strange time for journalism, and it just continues to evolve."

Aniston and Witherspoon will reprise their roles, as well as Billy Crudup (Cory Ellison), Mark Duplass (Charlie Black, aka Chip), Nestor Carbonell (Yanko Flores), Karen Pittman (Mia Jordan) and Greta Lee (Stella Bak). Season three's new faces, including Jon Hamm (Paul Marks), Tig Notaro (Amanda Robinson) and Nicole Beharie (Chris Hunter) will make appearances as well. Julianna Margulies (Laura Peterson) will not return.

Boyd Holbrook (from Netflix's The Sandman), signed on as Brodie, "a popular and provocative podcaster and talk show host," per The Hollywood Reporter. The outlet also confirmed that William Jackson Harper will play the fictional media corporation's Head of Sports; Marion Cotillard as Celine Dumont and Jeremy Irons as Martin Levy, Alex's father.

Apple TV+ hasn't confirmed the premiere date for season four, likely due to delays caused by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. However, according to Parade, showrunner Charlotte Stoudt revealed at PaleyFest that season four would premiere after the 2024 presidential election.

According to Deadline, executive producer Michael Ellenberg revealed that “it’s too early” for solid season four details, but we'll keep our eyes open.

Not yet. But when Apple TV+ releases a teaser for The Morning Show season four, you’ll be the first to know.

In the meantime, you can stream the first three seasons of The Morning Show on Apple TV+.

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