Jennifer Aniston Says The Morning Show’s Upcoming Season Was ‘So Hard’ to Film: ‘It’s Jam-Packed, That’s for Sure’ (Exclusive)

Filming for the upcoming season of The Morning Show didn’t come without its challenges, according to Jennifer Aniston.

“Oh my gosh, it was hard. It was so hard,” the actress, 55, tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview while promoting her ongoing partnership with Pvolve for its “strength redefined” New Year challenge.

“But it’s a great season,” continues Aniston, who stars as journalist Alex Levy on the
Apple TV+ series.

“It’s jam-packed, that’s for sure,” adds the Emmy Award winner.

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The Morning Show, which premiered in 2019, follows news anchors at the fictional station UBA as they navigate their personal and professional lives.

Alongside Aniston, the series also stars Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup and Jon Hamm, among others.

Season four wrapped filming in December 2024, according to an Instagram post from
Hello Sunshine, Witherspoon’s media company.

“And that’s a wrap on Season 4 of #TheMorningShow! 🎬👏,” the post’s caption read. “Thank you to our incredible cast and crew for bringing this season to life. We can’t wait for you all to see what’s in store on @AppleTV! 🤩✨.”

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One moment fans will get to see during season four of The Morning Show is Aniston’s character getting covered in fake oil.

Photos of the moment went viral in July 2024 amid filming in New York City, for what appeared to be a protest scene for the series.

Months later, while appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Aniston said the scene sparked concerned responses from those closest to her.

“I was getting endless texts [asking], ‘Are you okay? What happened to you? This is awful,’ ” she recalled.

Season four of The Morning Show will see the additions of new cast members, including Jeremy Irons, who will portray Martin Levy, Alex’s father, and Marion Cotillard, who will star as Celine Dumont, a “savvy operator from a storied European family,” per Deadline.

“We were really lucky that people want to be a part of this show, I have to say,” Aniston tells PEOPLE of the new cast. “I mean, Marion Cotillard is just gorgeous, and what a kind human being on top of being the talent that she is. And Jeremy Irons — good God, just pinch me.”

“We just had a lot of great actors and actresses that came on this year, so it’s going to be fun to watch,” she adds.

Seasons 1-3 of The Morning Show are available to stream now on Apple TV+.