‘Julia’ on HBO Max: Premiere Date, Time, Cast, and More

Julia Child’s legacy is getting the small screen treatment. This month marks the premiere of Julia, an HBO series based on the beloved culinary star’s life.

The eight-part show follows Child (played by Sarah Lancashire) in the years following the publication of her legendary cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking, as she starts her TV series The French Chef and pushes back against sexism and elitism, something that would impact the industry forever.

Wondering how you can watch? Here’s everything you need to know about Julia:

When Is the Julia Premiere Date? When Does Julia Premiere?

Prepare to channel your inner cook this month. The first three episodes of HBO’s new drama are set to premiere on Thursday, March 31. After the premieres of “Pilot,” “Coq Au Vin,” and “Boeuf Bourguignon,” Julia will transition to a weekly release schedule.

How Many Episodes Are in Julia?

Altogether there will be eight episodes in Julia. Here’s your guide to the schedule.

• Episode 1, “Pilot”: March 31
• Episode 2, “Coq Au Vin”: March 31
• Episode 3, “Boeuf Bourguignon”: March 31
• Episode 4, “Petit Fours”: April 7
• Episode 5, “Crepes Suzette”: April 14
• Episode 6, “Bread vs. Sweetbreads”: April 21
• Episode 7, “Foie Gras”: April 28
• Episode 8, “Chocolate Souffle”: May 5

Who’s in the Julia Cast?

In addition to Lancashire, Julia also stars David Hyde Pierce as Child’s husband Paul. Rounding out the main cast are Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, and Fiona Glascott.

Isabella Rossellini, Judith Light, Robert Joy, Erin Neufer, Jefferson Mays, James Cromwell, and Adriana Lenox guest star over the course of the season.

Is Julia Based on a Book? Is Julia Based on a True Story?

Julia is based on the life of its titular culinary star, as she becomes a key fixture in both the TV and culinary worlds.

Is Julia on Netflix? Is Julia on Hulu?

The only way to watch is through HBO or HBO Max. So, no. Julia won’t be on Netflix or Hulu.

Where to watch Julia