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 |
Directed by | Tim Van Patten |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Network | Apple TV+ |
Franklin is an upcoming biographical drama 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.
Premise
Depicts the eight years Benjamin Franklin spent in France to convince the country to underwrite America's democracy.
Cast
- Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin
- Noah Jupe as William Temple Franklin
- 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
Production
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.[1]
Filming began in June 2022 in Versailles, with Noah Jupe, Ludivine Sagnier, Daniel Mays, Assaad Bouab and Eddie Marsan amongst additional casting announced.[2]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas. "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
- Franklin at the Internet Movie Database
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