Laura Dern and producing partner Jayme Lemons have spent years shaping stories that push against convention, center complex women, and challenge the mythology of the American dream. With Palm Royale returning for its second season on Apple TV, the duo steps even deeper into that mission — not just as executive producers through their company Jaywalker Pictures, but as creative voices helping anchor a series that thrives on the tension between aspiration, privilege, and the unraveling beneath the surface.
Season 2 picks up moments after last year’s explosive Beach Ball finale, thrusting the women of Palm Beach into a new era of uncertainty where the social hierarchy is in freefall. Dern, who also stars in the series, and Lemons describe this season as intentionally bigger, bolder, and more chaotic — a narrative choice that allows each character to confront the collapse of everything they once believed held value. What emerges is a story about identity, agency, and the cost of chasing the version of the American dream sold to them.
Through our conversation, the producing partners reflect on their excitement returning for Season 2, the show’s commitment to exploring duality, and why the blend of escapism and social commentary makes Palm Royale both a love letter and a sharp-edged critique. They also discuss this season’s ambitious musical sequences, its roster of iconic guest stars including Patti LuPone, John Stamos, and Vicki Lawrence, and how the series balances irreverence with emotional depth.
This is my interview with Laura Dern and Jayme Lemons on crafting Season 2 of Palm Royale, the evolving vision behind their collaboration, and the joy of building a world where chaos becomes catalyst.