Michael Douglas stars as Benjamin Franklin in new Apple TV show
The latest trailer teases Franklin’s clandestine mission in France, a gamble for American Independence
Published 16.03.24, 11:48 AM
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While Benjamin Franklin
gained widespread popularity for his accomplishments as an inventor, the
biggest challenge of his career came when as a 70-year-old without any
diplomatic training, he convinced an absolute monarchy to underwrite America’s
democracy. His eight years in France are the subject of Franklin, a new
miniseries from Apple TV+, based on Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff’s book, A
Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America. The
streaming giant recently revealed the trailer of the eight-part show, promising
to give a deeper look into one of the most celebrated icons of American
history. Michael Doughlas, who has been cast as the titular character, shines
in every frame, bringing a great deal of gravitas to a man burdened with the
expectations of an entire nation. Set to stream from April 12, this show
deserves to be on your watchlist!
— Vedant Karia
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