Gemma Chan and D’Arcy Carden discuss grief, empathy, self-worth, and their characters’ emotional journeys in The Five-Star Weekend.

Hollywood First Look is with Gemma Chan and D’Arcy Carden talking about The Five-Star Weekend. The Peacock series follows Hollis, a beloved food influencer who gathers four friends from different chapters of her life for a transformative weekend in Nantucket, where buried emotions and long-standing relationships are put to the test.
In this interview, Chan discusses what drew her to Gigi’s journey through grief and empathy, Carden shares how she kept Brooke grounded during the series’ emotional moments, and the pair reflects on what their characters ultimately teach each other about self-worth.
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Gemma Chan
D’Arcy Carden
The Five-Star Weekend is now streaming on Peacock.
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07/18/26 S10:E58 Broadcast Package



