New images from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 preview Milo Ventimiglia's return. Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino is the creative mind behind the hit Prime Video comedy, which stars Rachel Brosnahan in the title role. In the show, Brosnahan's Miriam "Midge" Maisel starts off as a housewife in New York, but after being left by her husband, she discovers her talent for stand-up comedy. The acclaimed show features a stacked cast including Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle, Tony Shalhoub, and Kevin Pollak among others. Season 4 ended in March, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5, the show's final installment, is on its way.
One reason why The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is so beloved is its charming roster of stellar guest stars. Actors like Zachary Levi, Wanda Sykes, Hari Nef, and Sterling K. Brown have all featured on the show. Several of Palladino's Gilmore Girls collaborators, including Kelly Bishop, Chris Eigeman, and Scott Cohen, have also had roles. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 4 had another crossover with Gilmore Girls when Ventimiglia appeared in episode 407, "Ethan...Esther...Chaim." Ventimiglia played a mysterious character called only "The Handsome Man," who Midge engages in a brief affair with before discovering that he is married. While it seemed that Ventimilgia's Marvelous Mrs. Maisel role was a one-off, it was confirmed that The Handsome Man would return in season 5.
Now, new set photos shared by The Daily Mail reveal Ventimiglia's return for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5. The images spotlight a brooding, clean-shaved Ventimiglia looking debonair in a long coat and formal attire as he securely holds on to his briefcase. Othe images also show Ventimiglia's mystery man together with Brosnahan's Midge, who channels a 1960s vibe with a red blouse, ornamented swing dress, neck scarf, beret, and heels. Take a look at the images below:
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The set photos are intriguing, as they affirm that Midge and Ventimiglia's Handsome Man will cross paths again after their awkward fallout in season 4. What's even more interesting is that Midge seems to be smiling during her meeting with Ventimiglia's character, indicating that the encounter won't exactly be a confrontation, but could involve some flirtation and romance, possibly leading to dire consequences. It's not clear right now why Midge would choose to meet The Handsome Man again after his betrayal, but Ventimiglia's character will seemingly have a larger role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5, which is also confirmed to feature even more Gilmore Girls actor cameos.
While information about exactly why and how Ventimiglia's character will return in the final season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel isn't clear, one thing that the showrunners have confirmed is that viewers will learn the name and identity of the enigmatic mystery man in season 5. Considering Ventimiglia's talent, the show's handling of his character, and his long-time working relationship with the Sherman-Palladino, viewers can likely expect The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel to have some big plans in store for him, rather than another simple cameo. More details will become clear once The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 trailer finally hits screens.
Source: The Daily Mail