The Franchise (upcoming TV series)
The Franchise is an upcoming comedy television series created by Armando Iannucci and Sam Mendes.
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| Original network | HBO |
Premise
Depicts the issues faced by a film crew in production on a superhero film.
Cast
Main
- Billy Magnussen as Adam
- Jessica Hynes as Steph
- Darren Goldstein as Pat
- Lolly Adefope as Dag
- Isaac Cole Powell as Bryson
- Himesh Patel as Daniel
- Aya Cash as Anita
Recurring
- Richard E. Grant as Peter
- Daniel Brühl as Eric
Production
It was announced in August 2022 that HBO had greenlit a pilot for the series from Armando Iannucci, who will write the pilot alongside Keith Akushie and Jon Brown, with Sam Mendes set to direct, who also conceived of the idea of the series.[1]
Casting
In December, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Hynes, Darren Goldstein, Lolly Adefope and Isaac Cole Powell were cast in main roles, with Richard E. Grant and Daniel Brühl set to recur.[2] In August 2023, the series was ordered to series, with Himesh Patel and Aya Cash joining the cast.
Filming
Production on the pilot was completed before July 14, 2023, with filming suspended until the conclusion of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[3]
References
- White, Peter (August 8, 2022). "Sam Mendes & Armando Iannucci Set HBO Comedy Pilot The Franchise About Superhero Movie-Making". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- White, Peter (December 16, 2022). "Sam Mendes & Armando Iannucci's HBO Pilot The Franchise Sets Cast Including Billy Magnussen, Jessica Hynes & Lolly Adefope". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- Petski, Denise (August 9, 2023). "Sam Mendes & Armando Iannucci's The Franchise Comedy Ordered To Series At HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 August 2023.