The Franchise (2024 TV series)
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| Created by | Jon Brown |
| Directed by | Sam Mendes |
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| Music by | Jeff Cardoni |
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| Original language | English |
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| Cinematography | Carl Herse |
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| Network | HBO |
The Franchise is an upcoming comedy television series created by Jon Brown, and executive produced by Brown, Armando Iannucci and Sam Mendes. The series will premiere on October 6, 2024, on HBO.[1]
Premise
[edit]Depicts the issues faced by a film crew in production on a superhero film.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Himesh Patel as Daniel
- Aya Cash as Anita
- Jessica Hynes as Steph
- Billy Magnussen as Adam
- Lolly Adefope as Dag
- Darren Goldstein as Pat
- Isaac Cole Powell as Bryson
Recurring
[edit]- Richard E. Grant as Peter
- Daniel Brühl as Eric
- Ruaridh Mollica
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title [2] | Directed by | Written by [3] | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye" | Sam Mendes | Jon Brown | October 6, 2024 | TBD |
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]It was announced in August 2022 that HBO had greenlit a pilot for the series from Armando Iannucci, who would write the pilot alongside Keith Akushie and Jon Brown, with Sam Mendes set to direct, who also conceived of the idea of the series.[4] In August 2023, it was ordered to series.[5]
Casting
[edit]In December 2022, 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.[6] In August 2023, Himesh Patel and Aya Cash were cast as series regulars.[5]
Filming
[edit]Production on the pilot was completed before July 14, 2023, with filming suspended until the conclusion of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[5] Filming for the first season commenced on February 26, 2024, with a planned three month production.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Petski, Denise (September 9, 2024). "'The Franchise': Sam Mendes & Armando Iannucci's Comedy Series Gets Premiere Date & First Trailer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ "HBO TV Schedule". HBO. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ "The Franchise". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ White, Peter (August 8, 2022). "Sam Mendes & Armando Iannucci Set HBO Comedy Pilot The Franchise About Superhero Movie-Making". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 8, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ a b c Petski, Denise (August 9, 2023). "Sam Mendes & Armando Iannucci's The Franchise Comedy Ordered To Series At HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 9, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 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. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ "Filming gets underway on HBO superhero satire The Franchise". The Knowledge. February 26, 2024. Archived from the original on March 14, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
External links
[edit]- 2020s American comedy television series
- 2020s British comedy television series
- British English-language television shows
- Upcoming comedy television series
- Upcoming American television series
- Upcoming British television series
- HBO original programming
- Television series about filmmaking
- Television series by All3Media
- Television series by Home Box Office
- Television series created by Armando Iannucci
- Television shows affected by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike