Franklin (miniseries)
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Genre | Biographical drama |
Based on | A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Stacy Schiff |
Written by | Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder |
Directed by | Tim Van Patten |
Starring | |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Network | Apple TV+ |
Franklin is an upcoming biographical drama television miniseries about the United States Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, based on Stacy Schiff's 2005 book A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America. It is scheduled to be released on Apple TV+ on April 12, 2024.[1]
Premise[edit]
Depicts the eight years Benjamin Franklin spent in France to convince the country to underwrite America's democracy.
Cast[edit]
- Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin
- Noah Jupe as William Temple Franklin
- Marc Duret as Monsieur Brillon
- Ludivine Sagnier as Anne Louise Brillon de Jouy
- Thibault de Montalembert as Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes
- Daniel Mays as Edward Bancroft
- Assaad Bouab as Pierre Beaumarchais
- Eddie Marsan as John Adams
- Jeanne Balibar as Anne-Catherine de Ligniville, Madame Helvétius
- Théodore Pellerin as Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
- John Hollingworth as Lord David Stormont
Episodes[edit]
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [2] | Original release date [3] |
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1 | "A Troublesome Visitor" | Tim Van Patten[3] | Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder | April 12, 2024 |
2 | TBA | TBA | Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder | April 12, 2024 |
3 | TBA | TBA | Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder | April 12, 2024 |
4 | TBA | TBA | Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder | April 19, 2024 |
5 | TBA | TBA | Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder | April 26, 2024 |
6 | TBA | TBA | Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder | May 3, 2024 |
7 | TBA | TBA | Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder | May 10, 2024 |
8 | TBA | TBA | Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder | May 17, 2024 |
Production[edit]
It was announced in February 2022 that Michael Douglas would star in the series as Benjamin Franklin for Apple TV+, with Kirk Ellis writing the series and Tim Van Patten directing.[4] In June 2022, it was announced that Howard Korder had joined the production as a writer and executive producer.[5]
Filming began in June 2022 in Versailles, with Noah Jupe, Ludivine Sagnier, Daniel Mays, Assaad Bouab and Eddie Marsan amongst additional casting announced.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Schwartz, Ryan (February 5, 2024). "Apple Sets Dates for Jake Gyllenhaal's Presumed Innocent Remake, Michael Douglas' Franklin and 10 Others (Watch)". TVLine. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ "Franklin". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ a b "Shows A-Z - franklin on apple tv plus". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 28, 2022). "Michael Douglas To Star As Benjamin Franklin in Apple TV+ Limited Series From Kirk Ellis, Tim Van Patten, Tony Krantz & Richard Plepler". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (8 June 2022). "Apple's Benjamin Franklin Series Starring Michael Douglas Adds Noah Jupe, Ludivine Sagnier, Daniel Mays, Assaad Bouab, More; Filming Starts In Paris". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
External links[edit]
- Franklin at the Internet Movie Database