Ricky Martin talks livin' la vida high society in 'Palm Royale,' new comedy series on Apple TV
Music superstar Ricky Martin talks about his starring role in "Palm Royale," the new Apple TV+ comedy drama with Kristen Wiig, which delves into Palm Beach high society in 1969.
Americans know him as the “king of Latin pop.” But Ricky Martin —whose most famous song, “Livin’ La Vida Loca,” is listed in the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry — wants to break back into acting.
And at age 52, he’s squaring off against Oscar nominee Kristen Wiig in the star-studded miniseries “Palm Royale,” which premieres Wednesday on Apple TV+.
“We fight each other. We don’t agree with each other. We don’t like each other in the beginning of the show. And I think that’s because we’re so alike,” he said in a video interview with NBC News.
The comedy drama miniseries takes place in 1969 and follows Maxine Simmons (played by Wiig), who is determined to get into a high society resort club in Palm Beach, Florida, where Robert Diaz, Martin’s character, works as a bartender.
Ricky Martin stars as bartender Robert Diaz as he navigates the elite world of 1969 Palm Beach high society. Erica Parise / Apple TV+The show also features best supporting actress Oscar winners Allison Janney and Laura Dern and Emmy-winning comedy legend Carol Burnett.
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