‘The Morning Show’: Reneé Rapp Joins the Cast of Season 5
The Morning Show continues to pull in top-tier talent as it prepares for its fifth season at Apple TV. In the latest development, actress-singer Reneé Rapp has joined Season 5 in a major recurring role.
Renewed for Season 5 ahead of Season 4’s drop in September 2025, The Morning Show debuted in fall 2019, and remains the streamer’s flagship series. Following the latest twists and turns in Season 4 of The Morning Show, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the latest chapter as it takes shape, ranging from a potential premiere window to any additional casting news.
Scroll down for a closer look and stay tuned for more on The Morning Show Season 5 in the months ahead.
Has The Morning Show been renewed for Season 5?
Yes, The Morning Show, as mentioned above, has been renewed for Season 5 at Apple TV+. This makes the series one of the streamer’s longest-running original titles.
When will The Morning Show Season 5 premiere?
No premiere date has been set for The Morning Show Season 5, but we wouldn’t anticipate the show’s return for a little while, as Season 4 just launched in fall 2025. Stay tuned for any big updates here.
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Who will star in The Morning Show Season 5?
Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston are both set to return as Bradley Jackson and Alex Levy, respectively. Additionally, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Karen Pittman, Nestor Carbonell, Nicole Beharie, and Jon Hamm are all expected to return for Season 5.
In March 2026, Deadline reported that Jeff Daniels would join the series in a major recurring role playing Lukas, described as a self-made billionaire and founder of an investment firm. Daniels’ casting certainly stirs interest as the actor previously headlined HBO‘s former drama The Newsroom, in which he played lead anchor Will McAvoy.
On March 19, Deadline announced that Reneé Rapp was cast in the key role of Samantha, a rising star in the UBN news team. The casting comes as big news as it marks Rapp’s return to acting after a hiatus to focus on her music career.
Who is making The Morning Show Season 5?
Witherspoon and Aniston will executive produce The Morning Show Season 5 alongside showrunner Charlotte Stoudt and director Mimi Leder.
What has been said about The Morning Show Season 5’s renewal?
“The Morning Show has been a standout from the very start, debuting as one of the flagship series on Apple TV+,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming at Apple TV+. “It’s been incredibly rewarding to see it not only entertain but also resonate with audiences worldwide. Thanks to the outstanding cast and creative team — led by Jennifer, Reese, Charlotte, and Mimi — The Morning Show continues to deliver addictively entertaining and provocative stories that we’ve all come to love. We’re excited for viewers to experience the next chapter of this Emmy-winning drama.”
“It’s an honor to witness the collective talent, passion and commitment of Jen, Reese, Mimi, Charlotte, our partners at Hello Sunshine and Echo Films, and everyone involved in The Morning Show, and we’re excited to embark on a new season that will give this cast and creative team even more room to shine,” said executive producer Michael Ellenberg, CEO of MediaRes. “We are so grateful to Apple TV+ and the fans around the world who tune in every week, and are so excited for viewers to see this upcoming season and beyond.”
Stay tuned for more updates, and let us know what you’d like to see from The Morning Show Season 5 in the comments section below.
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