Disney+ Alice And Steve Wins Big at Canneseries Awards

Disney+ has hit a home run with its UK series “Alice and Steve,” starring Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker, by snagging three big wins at the recent Canneseries Awards. The show, produced by Clerkenwell Films, took home the Best Series award, the Special Interpretation Award for the ensemble cast, and even the Student Award at the event.

The series, created and written by Sophie Goodhart of “Sex Education” fame, tells the story of Alice (played by Walker), who finds herself heartbroken when her best friend Steve (Clement) starts dating her 26-year-old daughter Izzy (Yali Topol Margalith). Set to premiere on June 8 on Disney+ and Hulu, this six-part drama promises to be a must-watch.

The Canneseries event showcased some thrilling new shows, such as Richard Gadd’s “Half Man” and the “Star City” spin-off from “For All Mankind.” Competing against other top contenders like Florence Longpré’s Canadian show “Empathie” and Finnish sports drama “Guts,” “Alice and Steve” emerged victorious in multiple categories. The festival also featured engaging talks from luminaries like Noah Hawley and David Bernad.

It’s clear that “Alice and Steve” has made a splash in the entertainment world, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this promising series. Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to mark your calendars for the premiere on June 8!