US Edition‘Étoile’ Star Gideon Glick Breaks Down Tobias & Gabin’s Season 1 Road to Romance
- Étoile Season 1 follows Tobias, an American choreographer played by Gideon Glick, and Gabin, a French ballet dancer played by Ivan du Pontavice, as they develop a complex relationship while working in New York and Paris ballet companies.
- Tobias navigates an unfamiliar environment and attempts to create a standout routine, while Gabin, an eager rising star, seeks to collaborate with Tobias and gain recognition in the ballet world.
- Their near-instant chemistry leads Tobias to initiate a kiss during a live onstage choreography session, but Tobias must still manage a stalled relationship with a man in New York, played by Jonathan Groff, creating emotional tension between them.
- Gideon Glick noted the emotional impact of Episode 4 where Tobias returns to France to face Gabin’s upset and shoulder responsibility, and shared, "My messaging is never clear" in response to Gabin's comment about communication.
- The season’s depiction of ballet and relationships highlights creative passion and personal struggle, with Prime Video ordering a second season and the characters expected to return to the stage soon.
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‘Étoile’ Star Gideon Glick Breaks Down Tobias & Gabin’s Season 1 Road to Romance
The Broadway star opens up about dabbling in the ballet world crafted by Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino.
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