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[03/13/24 - 08:05 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for "Franklin," New Limited Series Starring and Executive Produced by Michael Douglas
Based on Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff's book, "A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America," "Franklin" explores the thrilling story of the greatest gamble of Benjamin Franklin's career.

[02/05/24 - 09:36 AM]
"Franklin," A New Limited Series Starring and Executive Produced by Michael Douglas, to Premiere Globally on Friday, April 12, 2024
Based on Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff's book, "A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America," "Franklin" explores the thrilling story of the greatest gamble of Benjamin Franklin's career.

[02/05/24 - 09:27 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils a Sneak Peek at Star-Studded Lineup of New and Returning Original Series Set to Debut in 2024
Coming up this year, Apple TV+ will expand its award-winning slate of originals with highly anticipated new series, including "The New Look," "The Dynasty: New England Patriots," "Constellation," "The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin," "Manhunt," "Palm Royale," "Sugar," "Franklin," "Dark Matter," "Presumed Innocent," "Land of Women" and more.

[06/08/22 - 11:10 AM]
Noah Jupe to Star Alongside Multi-Award Winner Michael Douglas in Apple Original Benjamin Franklin Limited Event Series, With Principal Photography Under Way in Versailles
Also cast in the project are Ludivine Sagnier, Thibault de Montalembert, Daniel Mays, Assaad Bouab, Eddie Marsan, Jeanne Balibar and Theodore Pellerin.

[02/28/22 - 01:07 PM]
Apple TV+ Announces New Limited Event Series Starring Multi-Award Winner Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin
The drama will explore the thrilling story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin's career.







FRANKLIN (APPLE TV PLUS)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
4/12/24 - 5/17/24
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2023-2024 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
1 (8 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
limited series
DESCRIPTION:
(from Apple's web site, April 2024) In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin is world-famous for his electrical experiments. But his passion and power are put to the test when he embarks on a secret mission to France—with the fate of American independence hanging in the balance.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Assaad Bouab as Beacumarchais
· Daniel Mays as Edward Bancroft
· Eddie Marsan as John Adams
· Jeanne Balibar as Madame Helvetius
· Ludivine Sagnier as Madame Brillon
· Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin
· Noah Jupe as Temple Franklin
· Theodore Pellerin as Marquis de Lafayette
· Thibault de Montalembert as Comte de Vergennes
CREW INFORMATION:
· Howard Korder as EP
· Kirk Ellis as CRTR/EP
· Mark Mostyn as EP
· Michael Douglas as EP
· Philippe Maigret as EP
· Richard Plepler as EP
· Stacy Schiff as CO-EP
· Tim Van Patten as EP/DIR (Pilot)
· Tony Krantz as EP
GENRE(S):
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Apple Studios
· EDEN Productions
· Flame Ventures
· ITV Studios America