Iconic actor Michael Douglas is stepping into the role of America’s founding father Benjamin Franklin in the upcoming Apple TV+ miniseries Franklin.
The series, which premiered worldwide on April 12, 2024, promises to take viewers on a fascinating journey through the life and achievements of this influential politician.
What is the ‘Franklin’ miniseries about?
Based on Stacy Schiff’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America, Franklin explores the story of the most daring gamble of Benjamin Franklin’s career.
In December 1776, Franklin, famous for his electrical experiments, faced a critical test. The fate of American independence hangs in the balance and a secret mission to France begins.
Despite having no diplomatic training and being 70 years old, Franklin manages to convince an absolute monarchy to support the democratic experiment of the United States. His reputation, charisma and intelligence allow him to outwit British spies, French informers and hostile colleagues. The result: the Franco-American alliance of 1778 and the peace treaty with England in 1783. This eight-year mission to France is considered one of Franklin’s most vital services to his country, without which the United States would not have won the Revolution.
This is what Michael Douglas looks like as Benjamin Franklin
Critics recognize the great similarity achieved by Michael Douglas with Benjamin Franklin, thanks to his characterization, which has also already been recognized by the public on social networks, saying that he looks identical to the founder of the United States, although few differ and they only talk about the actor’s excellent performance.
More about the ‘Franklin’ series
The series also features a talented cast including Noah Jupe as Temple Franklin, Thibault de Montalembert as Comte de Vergennes, Daniel Mays as Edward Bancroft, Ludivine Sagnier as Madame Brillon, Eddie Marsan as John Adams, Assaad Bouab as Beaumarchais, Jeanne Balibar as Madame. Helvetius and Theodore Pellerin as Marquis de Lafayette.
The creative team behind “Franklin” includes award-winning writer and executive producer Kirk Ellis, writer and executive producer Howard Korder and director and executive producer Tim Van Patten.
The series is a co-production between ITV Studios America and Apple Studios and can be seen on Apple TV.
Source: univision
Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
