Michael Douglas has starred in some of the most iconic erotic thrillers ever made, from “Basic Instinct” to “Fatal Attraction,” so he knows a thing or two about crafting a memorable movie sex scene. In a new interview with The Telegraph, the actor gave his honest opinion about intimacy coordinators becoming the new normal in Hollywood when it comes to filming intimate moments on set.
“I’m past the age where I’ve got to worry about that. But it’s interesting with all the intimacy coordinators,” Douglas said when the topic of sex scenes came up during the interview. “It feels like executives taking control away from filmmakers — but there have been some terrible faux pas and harassment.”
“Sex scenes are like fight scenes, it’s all choreographed,” Douglas continued. “In my experience, you take responsibility as the man to make sure the woman is comfortable, you talk it through.
“I’m past the age where I’ve got to worry about that. But it’s interesting with all the intimacy coordinators,” Douglas said when the topic of sex scenes came up during the interview. “It feels like executives taking control away from filmmakers — but there have been some terrible faux pas and harassment.”
“Sex scenes are like fight scenes, it’s all choreographed,” Douglas continued. “In my experience, you take responsibility as the man to make sure the woman is comfortable, you talk it through.
- 5/8/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Renowned for her acting prowess, Angelina Jolie almost portrayed the historical figure Cleopatra in a film, which was ultimately canceled. Following the disastrous reception of Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s 1963 film, numerous filmmakers have expressed interest in bringing their vision of the Egyptian queen to the screen.
Angelina Jolie | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Jolie was attached to one such project, with directors like David Fincher and Ang Lee also being involved before its cancellation. Brian Helgeland, the original screenwriter of the film, has recently provided insight into the canceled film, describing it as a love affair epic infused with elements like political thriller, assassinations, and romance.
Inside Angelina Jolie’s Canceled Epic of Cleopatra
Screenwriter and producer Brian Helgeland recently reflected on the canceled Cleopatra film, which was set to star Angelina Jolie. He shared that he was the “very first writer” to work on the film’s script, which aimed to...
Angelina Jolie | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Jolie was attached to one such project, with directors like David Fincher and Ang Lee also being involved before its cancellation. Brian Helgeland, the original screenwriter of the film, has recently provided insight into the canceled film, describing it as a love affair epic infused with elements like political thriller, assassinations, and romance.
Inside Angelina Jolie’s Canceled Epic of Cleopatra
Screenwriter and producer Brian Helgeland recently reflected on the canceled Cleopatra film, which was set to star Angelina Jolie. He shared that he was the “very first writer” to work on the film’s script, which aimed to...
- 4/25/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Hollywood has been trying to get another Cleopatra movie off the ground for quite some time, and one of those iterations was set to star Angelina Jolie as the iconic Egyptian Queen.
Brian Helgeland was the first writer to take a stab at Angelina Jolie’s Cleopatra movie, and he shared a few details while talking with Inverse. “I was the very first writer on Cleopatra when it was being developed for Angelina Jolie to star in, which was almost made,” Helgeland said. “I don’t have anything to do with the current version unless they call me and want to use my draft.“
Helgeland continued, saying the movie “had elements of a political thriller with assassinations and sex,” but at its heart, it was an epic split between Cleopatra’s love affairs with Caesar and Mark Antony. “Lots of true events surprised me when I was writing it. For example,...
Brian Helgeland was the first writer to take a stab at Angelina Jolie’s Cleopatra movie, and he shared a few details while talking with Inverse. “I was the very first writer on Cleopatra when it was being developed for Angelina Jolie to star in, which was almost made,” Helgeland said. “I don’t have anything to do with the current version unless they call me and want to use my draft.“
Helgeland continued, saying the movie “had elements of a political thriller with assassinations and sex,” but at its heart, it was an epic split between Cleopatra’s love affairs with Caesar and Mark Antony. “Lots of true events surprised me when I was writing it. For example,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
“Dune” filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has a lot of options for what he could make next, and one of them could be his long-gestating “Cleopatra” movie based on the Stacy Schiff novel “Cleopatra: A Life” for Sony Pictures.
Before that, however, some may remember the era when filmmaker David Fincher had a version of the movie set up at Paramount, circa 2012, that would have starred Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie (long before the competing Gal Gadot incarnation with Patty Jenkins and Kari Skogland).
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Before that, however, some may remember the era when filmmaker David Fincher had a version of the movie set up at Paramount, circa 2012, that would have starred Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie (long before the competing Gal Gadot incarnation with Patty Jenkins and Kari Skogland).
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- 4/24/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Franklin is a biographical drama miniseries based on a 2005 novel titled A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Stacy Schiff and adapted for television by Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder. The Apple TV+ series follows the story of the Founding Father of the United States Benjamin Franklin as he spends eight years in France trying to convince King Louis XVI to support the United States in the American Revolutionary War.
Franklin is a political thriller with some of the most interesting historical moments dramatized for our entertainment backed by some powerful performances. So, if you love the history lesson and want to continue the class, here are the dates for the series’ upcoming episodes.
Franklin – Episode Guide (When Will The New Episodes Air?) Credit – Apple TV+
Franklin consists of eight episodes in total. The historical drama series premiered on Apple TV+ with its first three episodes...
Franklin is a political thriller with some of the most interesting historical moments dramatized for our entertainment backed by some powerful performances. So, if you love the history lesson and want to continue the class, here are the dates for the series’ upcoming episodes.
Franklin – Episode Guide (When Will The New Episodes Air?) Credit – Apple TV+
Franklin consists of eight episodes in total. The historical drama series premiered on Apple TV+ with its first three episodes...
- 4/19/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Legendary actor Michael Douglas plays the role of one of the Founding Fathers of the USA Benjamin Franklin in the Apple TV+ docuseries Franklin. The show reportedly shows the legend’s time in France on a diplomatic mission to convince King Louis XVI to support the American Revolutionary War. The show also features Noah Jupe.
Douglas reportedly came under fire from critics when the show premiered as he had decided to depict a disgusting habit of Benjamin Franklin. In the opening episode, Douglas reportedly shows him farting, which drew the ire of many critics. However, the actor had his proofs ready and reportedly sent a book by Franklin about his habit to the critics.
Michael Douglas Goes To War With Critics About Benjamin Franklin’s Habit Michael Douglas in Wall Street
Actor Michael Douglas is known for his dramatic roles in films such as Wall Street, for which he won the Oscar for Best Actor.
Douglas reportedly came under fire from critics when the show premiered as he had decided to depict a disgusting habit of Benjamin Franklin. In the opening episode, Douglas reportedly shows him farting, which drew the ire of many critics. However, the actor had his proofs ready and reportedly sent a book by Franklin about his habit to the critics.
Michael Douglas Goes To War With Critics About Benjamin Franklin’s Habit Michael Douglas in Wall Street
Actor Michael Douglas is known for his dramatic roles in films such as Wall Street, for which he won the Oscar for Best Actor.
- 4/19/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Fans lined up in the rain recently at the Linwood Dunn Theatre in Hollywood eager to screen “Franklin,” the new Apple TV+ limited series about Benjamin Franklin’s trip to France in 1776 to try and convince the king to fund America’s fight for independence.
Based on Stacy Schiff’s book, “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America,” the show also spotlights the relationship between Franklin (Michael Douglas) and his grandson Temple (Noah Jupe) Temple, who accompanies his grandfather to France.
Director Tim Van Patten, who steered the ship for all eight episodes, explained during a Q&a following the screening that shooting a period piece in Europe was no easy task, “It was such a beautiful experience, but it was physically daunting.” Carriages were brought in, nearly 500 background actors in full hair, makeup and costume were utilized every day for seven weeks and somehow “everyday was like magic,...
Based on Stacy Schiff’s book, “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America,” the show also spotlights the relationship between Franklin (Michael Douglas) and his grandson Temple (Noah Jupe) Temple, who accompanies his grandfather to France.
Director Tim Van Patten, who steered the ship for all eight episodes, explained during a Q&a following the screening that shooting a period piece in Europe was no easy task, “It was such a beautiful experience, but it was physically daunting.” Carriages were brought in, nearly 500 background actors in full hair, makeup and costume were utilized every day for seven weeks and somehow “everyday was like magic,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Carla Renata
- Variety Film + TV
Walton Goggins is no stranger to meaty roles he can make his own, and now the Emmy-nominated “Justified” actor is sinking his teeth into Amazon’s highly anticipated “Fallout,” an adaptation of the popular video game from “Westworld” duo Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. In the darkly funny post-apocalyptic series, which is now streaming on Prime Video, Goggins pulls double duty as The Ghoul, a disfigured, centuries-old immortal cowboy who’s been stripped of all his humanity, and Cooper Howard, the Hollywood actor he was before the bombs fell. But while Goggins often steals the show — a welcome habit at this point — it’s Ella Purnell’s Lucy who anchors the narrative. Raised in the underground fallout shelters known as Vaults, Lucy travels to the irradiated surface to search for her missing father (Kyle MacLachlan), and she’s shocked to discover a hyper-violent wasteland largely at odds with her inherently optimistic disposition,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- Gold Derby
Plot: 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.
Review: Of all the television and big screen depictions of the Revolutionary War and the early days of the United States, few have focused specifically on Benjamin Franklin. The scientist, inventor, scholar, and dignitary has been a key character in many projects, notably played by Tom Wilkinson in HBO’s John Adams and by Howard De Silva in the musical 1776, but always as a supporting player. Despite being one of the Founding Fathers and having his iconic visage gracing the one hundred dollar bill, the first narrative production centered on his life is just now being released. Franklin, an eight-episode limited series from AppleTV+ and ITV America, focuses on...
Review: Of all the television and big screen depictions of the Revolutionary War and the early days of the United States, few have focused specifically on Benjamin Franklin. The scientist, inventor, scholar, and dignitary has been a key character in many projects, notably played by Tom Wilkinson in HBO’s John Adams and by Howard De Silva in the musical 1776, but always as a supporting player. Despite being one of the Founding Fathers and having his iconic visage gracing the one hundred dollar bill, the first narrative production centered on his life is just now being released. Franklin, an eight-episode limited series from AppleTV+ and ITV America, focuses on...
- 4/12/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
When pondering the Revolutionary War, specific inflection points come to mind. The Boston Massacre of 1770, Paul Revere’s midnight warning in 1775 and the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 are often the main topics of conversation. However, much more went on during the nearly two-decade-long battle that led to the 13 colonies’ independence from England. Adapted from Pulitzer Prize-winner Stacy Schiff’s novel, “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America,” Apple TV+’s “Franklin” recounts inventor Benjamin Franklin’s eight-year mission in France where he schemed and plotted to foster a Franco-American alliance. What should be a sparkling recounting of a pivotal moment in U.S. history is flattened, becoming a mind-numbing and belabored affair of wig-wearing men shouting at each other in dark rooms.
Created by Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder, the series opens in December 1776. Though the Declaration of Independence had been signed three months prior,...
Created by Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder, the series opens in December 1776. Though the Declaration of Independence had been signed three months prior,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Variety Film + TV
In 1776, the world-famous electrical inventor-turned-public servant Benjamin Franklin began a mission that would once again change the course of history: an eight-year mission as the American ambassador to France, with the fate of American independence hanging in the balance. “Franklin,” a new eight-episode limited series starring and executive produced by Michael Douglas, will premiere on Apple TV+ this Friday, April 14, with its first three episodes. You can watch Franklin with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.
How to Watch ‘Franklin’ Series Premiere When: Friday, April 12, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘Franklin’ Series Premiere
A co-production between ITV Studios America and Apple Studios, the new limited series “Franklin” is based on Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff’s book “Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America” and follows the eponymous Benjamin Franklin as he...
How to Watch ‘Franklin’ Series Premiere When: Friday, April 12, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘Franklin’ Series Premiere
A co-production between ITV Studios America and Apple Studios, the new limited series “Franklin” is based on Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff’s book “Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America” and follows the eponymous Benjamin Franklin as he...
- 4/12/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
When he arrived in France in 1776, Benjamin Franklin had a sort of global fame that’s hard to completely fathom, given a world of slow-traveling news in which “social media” took the form of arduously printed and even more arduously distributed pamphlets. He’d been a diplomat, journalist, publisher and prolific inventor, but he was more widely known for semi-apocryphal things like “inventing” electricity, as well as his mastery of glib wisdom we’d call “sound bites” today.
Franklin’s mission, undertaken with no official governmental mandate, was to enlist France’s support — money, supplies, ships and soldiers — in the burgeoning war for American independence. His celebrity, particularly its more frivolous aspects (matched with an international perception of frivolous “Americans”), was both a boon and a disservice to his cause. It’s as if we sent MrBeast to negotiate peace in the Middle East, if MrBeast suffered from gout and...
Franklin’s mission, undertaken with no official governmental mandate, was to enlist France’s support — money, supplies, ships and soldiers — in the burgeoning war for American independence. His celebrity, particularly its more frivolous aspects (matched with an international perception of frivolous “Americans”), was both a boon and a disservice to his cause. It’s as if we sent MrBeast to negotiate peace in the Middle East, if MrBeast suffered from gout and...
- 4/10/2024
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Benjamin Franklin’s diplomatic mission to France during the American Revolution is front and center in the Apple + TV series Franklin, and the series star and executive producer Michael Douglas hit the Croisette in Cannes to talk up the show ahead of its world premiere tonight at the Canneseries festival.
Douglas told a packed room of reporters at the Barriere Le Majestic hotel that Cannes was the natural choice to premiere the show that makes its global streaming premiere on Apple on Friday, April 12.
“This is where our project is based. The story is about Benjamin Franklin coming to France to save America,” said Douglas. “We spent 165 shooting days in Paris and around France in 2022, and not only is it based on Franklin coming here in 1776/7, but we filmed it all in France, and it’s the least we can do to come back here to premiere it.”
Douglas is Cannes regular.
Douglas told a packed room of reporters at the Barriere Le Majestic hotel that Cannes was the natural choice to premiere the show that makes its global streaming premiere on Apple on Friday, April 12.
“This is where our project is based. The story is about Benjamin Franklin coming to France to save America,” said Douglas. “We spent 165 shooting days in Paris and around France in 2022, and not only is it based on Franklin coming here in 1776/7, but we filmed it all in France, and it’s the least we can do to come back here to premiere it.”
Douglas is Cannes regular.
- 4/10/2024
- by Liza Foreman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Apple TV+’s “Franklin,” which stars Michael Douglas, has its world premiere at series festival Canneseries on April 10 in Cannes, France. The show is produced by ITV Studios America and Apple Studios. Variety spoke to Philippe Maigret, president and managing director, ITV Studios America, who is an executive producer on the period drama.
“Franklin’s” journey to the screen began when producer Tony Krantz optioned Stacy Schiff’s book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America.” Starting in December 1776, “A Great Improvisation” follows Benjamin Franklin, best known as an inventor, as he travels from Britain’s colonies in America on a secret mission to enlist France’s support in the War of Independence, which the Americans are losing.
In 2017, Krantz, who had a first-look deal with ITV Studios America through his company Flame Ventures, suggested that Maigret read the book. “We immediately realized we shared the same...
“Franklin’s” journey to the screen began when producer Tony Krantz optioned Stacy Schiff’s book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America.” Starting in December 1776, “A Great Improvisation” follows Benjamin Franklin, best known as an inventor, as he travels from Britain’s colonies in America on a secret mission to enlist France’s support in the War of Independence, which the Americans are losing.
In 2017, Krantz, who had a first-look deal with ITV Studios America through his company Flame Ventures, suggested that Maigret read the book. “We immediately realized we shared the same...
- 4/9/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
“Franklin” director Tim Van Patten, who won Emmys for “Boardwalk Empire” and “The Pacific,” says that although he loves history and is a history buff “this was a slice of history I was not aware of.”
Van Patten, who was also Emmy nominated for “The Sopranos,” “Sex and the City” and “Game of Thrones,” adds: “For me, at this point in my career, I like to take myself to a world I don’t know, and also to do the same with the audience.”
“Franklin,” which stars Michael Douglas, has its world premiere at series festival Canneseries on April 10 in Cannes, France, in the presence of cast and crew. The show, which is a co-production between ITV Studios America and Apple Studios, makes its global streaming debut April 12 on Apple TV+.
“Franklin” tells the story of how Benjamin Franklin, best known at the time as an inventor, travels to France...
Van Patten, who was also Emmy nominated for “The Sopranos,” “Sex and the City” and “Game of Thrones,” adds: “For me, at this point in my career, I like to take myself to a world I don’t know, and also to do the same with the audience.”
“Franklin,” which stars Michael Douglas, has its world premiere at series festival Canneseries on April 10 in Cannes, France, in the presence of cast and crew. The show, which is a co-production between ITV Studios America and Apple Studios, makes its global streaming debut April 12 on Apple TV+.
“Franklin” tells the story of how Benjamin Franklin, best known at the time as an inventor, travels to France...
- 4/7/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
The quality Apple TV+ programming continues this month with the debut of a movie, the premiere of a new show, and the return of two series. The Apple TV Plus April 2024 lineup includes the streaming debut of Matthew Vaughn’s Argylle, the limited series Franklin, and the second seasons of Jane and The Big Door Prize.
Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment. It is available to watch across all of a user’s favorite screens.
Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Tcl and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, and PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles.
Apple TV Plus April 2024 Highlights
Available April 12
Argylle
Bryce Dallas Howard plays Elly Conway,...
Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment. It is available to watch across all of a user’s favorite screens.
Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Tcl and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, and PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles.
Apple TV Plus April 2024 Highlights
Available April 12
Argylle
Bryce Dallas Howard plays Elly Conway,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
“He was very bright, a little bit of a rascal, a philanderer, liked to imbibe, a big flirt, and had a wonderful ability in terms of his idea of negotiating, which was sort of a seduction,” says Michael Douglas of Benjamin Franklin. In the Oscar winner’s first historical role, Douglas deliciously plays the Founding Father through eight intrigue- and passion-packed hours of the Apple TV+ series Franklin.. Cracks the actor, “I wanted to see how I’d look in tights.” Spoiler alert: pretty darn good. The ravishing series—based on Stacy Schiff’s Pulitzer Prize winner A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America—is a fascinating tell-all about a lesser-known period in Franklin’s life that ended up being his most vital service to his country. In 1776, the charismatic 70-year-old, famous for his electrical experiments, took on a secret mission to France. His job: convince ...
- 4/2/2024
- TV Insider
Michael Douglas encabeza un reparto estelar en esta épica historia basada en hechos reales que narra el emocionante desafío de la carrera del visionario estadounidense. © Apple TV+
Apple TV+ ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de “Benjamin Franklin”, la miniserie de ocho episodios protagonizada y producida por el icónico Michael Douglas.
La miniserie sumerge al espectador en la apasionante vida del visionario Benjamin Franklin, cuyo ingenio y determinación lo llevaron a desempeñar un papel fundamental en la independencia de Estados Unidos. Basada en la obra de Stacy Schiff, “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America”, la serie desentraña la misión secreta de Franklin en Francia en un momento crucial de la historia. A los 70 años, sin experiencia diplomática previa, Franklin se embarca en una peligrosa empresa para asegurar el apoyo francés a la Revolución Americana. Con su fama, carisma e ingenio, Franklin sortea espías británicos, informantes...
Apple TV+ ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de “Benjamin Franklin”, la miniserie de ocho episodios protagonizada y producida por el icónico Michael Douglas.
La miniserie sumerge al espectador en la apasionante vida del visionario Benjamin Franklin, cuyo ingenio y determinación lo llevaron a desempeñar un papel fundamental en la independencia de Estados Unidos. Basada en la obra de Stacy Schiff, “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America”, la serie desentraña la misión secreta de Franklin en Francia en un momento crucial de la historia. A los 70 años, sin experiencia diplomática previa, Franklin se embarca en una peligrosa empresa para asegurar el apoyo francés a la Revolución Americana. Con su fama, carisma e ingenio, Franklin sortea espías británicos, informantes...
- 3/15/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Apple TV+, which made an early foray into the science fiction realm, is now tackling historical miniseries with great success.
Just days before they release Manhunt, their Lincoln assignation piece focused on his Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton, Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for Franklin.
Franklin is the upcoming, eight-part limited series starring and executive produced by Academy, Emmy, and AFI Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michael Douglas.
Led by Douglas in the title role of Benjamin Franklin, Franklin will premiere globally on Apple TV+, with the first three episodes on Friday, April 12, followed by one new episode every Friday through May 17, 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.
In December 1776, Franklin is world famous for his electrical experiments, but his passion and power are...
Just days before they release Manhunt, their Lincoln assignation piece focused on his Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton, Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for Franklin.
Franklin is the upcoming, eight-part limited series starring and executive produced by Academy, Emmy, and AFI Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michael Douglas.
Led by Douglas in the title role of Benjamin Franklin, Franklin will premiere globally on Apple TV+, with the first three episodes on Friday, April 12, followed by one new episode every Friday through May 17, 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.
In December 1776, Franklin is world famous for his electrical experiments, but his passion and power are...
- 3/14/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Despite his fame in other historical adaptations and, you know, history, Benjamin Franklin doesn't really feature much in Hamilton, possibly the most well-known blend of American Revolutionary fact and fiction in recent years. But the kite-flying, phrase-spewing Founding Father is now the focus of an Apple TV+ drama starring Michael Douglas. Get all about the Benjamin here:
Not claiming to be a cradle to grave treatment of Franklin's life, Franklin – adapted from Stacy Schiff's book A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, And The Birth Of America – instead focuses on one specific chunk, when he's tasked with a vital mission. As American independence hangs by a thread, conflict raging with Britain, he's dispatched to France to convince its monarchy to help a burgeoning republic survive some serious birth pangs.
At the ripe old age of 70 (albeit still with a lust for life), Franklin, with zero diplomatic background but an abundance of smarts,...
Not claiming to be a cradle to grave treatment of Franklin's life, Franklin – adapted from Stacy Schiff's book A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, And The Birth Of America – instead focuses on one specific chunk, when he's tasked with a vital mission. As American independence hangs by a thread, conflict raging with Britain, he's dispatched to France to convince its monarchy to help a burgeoning republic survive some serious birth pangs.
At the ripe old age of 70 (albeit still with a lust for life), Franklin, with zero diplomatic background but an abundance of smarts,...
- 3/13/2024
- Empire - TV
It’s powdered wigs on parade in the new Franklin trailer, starring Michael Douglas as the calculating Newton of Electricity, Benjamin Franklin! As someone who performed miserably in history class throughout his schooling career, I was sure Apple’s upcoming limited series would not be to my liking. However, Michael Douglas transforms Benjamin Franklin into a charismatic, cryptic, and conniving figure. This portrayal is the jolt I needed to get interested in this fascinating television event.
Based upon A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, the series will “explore the thrilling story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin’s career. At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France – an absolute monarchy – to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy. By virtue of his fame, charisma, and ingenuity, Franklin outmaneuvered British spies, French informers, and hostile colleagues, all while...
Based upon A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, the series will “explore the thrilling story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin’s career. At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France – an absolute monarchy – to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy. By virtue of his fame, charisma, and ingenuity, Franklin outmaneuvered British spies, French informers, and hostile colleagues, all while...
- 3/13/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
On Wednesday, Apple TV+ revealed the trailer for “Franklin,” a limited series starring Oscar and Emmy winner Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin. The historical drama premieres on April 12.
The series is set at a pivotal moment in the founding father’s life. He’s in France in 1776, trying to secure the court of Louis XVI’s support for the revolution. There are untrustworthy people all around him, so it’s a dangerous diplomatic chess game he has to play. The series, which is based on historical biographer Stacy Schiff’s book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America,” presents Franklin’s story as a kind of political thriller.
In addition to Douglas, who also executive produces, the cast includes Noah Jupe (“A Quiet Place”) as Temple Franklin, Benjamin’s teenage grandson who served as his secretary during the diplomatic mission; Thibault de Montalembert (“Call My Agent!”) as...
The series is set at a pivotal moment in the founding father’s life. He’s in France in 1776, trying to secure the court of Louis XVI’s support for the revolution. There are untrustworthy people all around him, so it’s a dangerous diplomatic chess game he has to play. The series, which is based on historical biographer Stacy Schiff’s book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America,” presents Franklin’s story as a kind of political thriller.
In addition to Douglas, who also executive produces, the cast includes Noah Jupe (“A Quiet Place”) as Temple Franklin, Benjamin’s teenage grandson who served as his secretary during the diplomatic mission; Thibault de Montalembert (“Call My Agent!”) as...
- 3/13/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for ‘Franklin,’ the upcoming, eight-part limited series starring and executive produced by Michael Douglas.
Led by Douglas in the title role of ‘Benjamin Franklin,’ the series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes on Friday, April 12, followed by one new episode every Friday through May 17, 2024.
Based on Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff’s book, “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America,” the series explores the thrilling story of the greatest gamble of Benjamin Franklin’s career. In December 1776, Franklin is world famous for his electrical experiments, but his passion and power are put to the test when – as the fate of American independence hangs in the balance – he embarks on a secret mission to France.
At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced an absolute monarchy to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy. By virtue of his fame,...
Led by Douglas in the title role of ‘Benjamin Franklin,’ the series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes on Friday, April 12, followed by one new episode every Friday through May 17, 2024.
Based on Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff’s book, “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America,” the series explores the thrilling story of the greatest gamble of Benjamin Franklin’s career. In December 1776, Franklin is world famous for his electrical experiments, but his passion and power are put to the test when – as the fate of American independence hangs in the balance – he embarks on a secret mission to France.
At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced an absolute monarchy to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy. By virtue of his fame,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for “Franklin,” the upcoming, eight-part limited series starring and executive produced by Academy, Emmy and AFI Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michael Douglas. Led by Douglas in the title role of ‘Benjamin Franklin,’ “Franklin” will premiere globally on Apple TV+ withthe first three episodes on Friday, April 12, followed by one new episode every Friday through May 17, 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. In December 1776, Franklin is world famous for his electrical experiments, but his passion and power are put to the test when – as the fate of American independence hangs in the balance – he embarks on a secret mission to France.
At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced an absolute monarchy to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy.
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. In December 1776, Franklin is world famous for his electrical experiments, but his passion and power are put to the test when – as the fate of American independence hangs in the balance – he embarks on a secret mission to France.
At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced an absolute monarchy to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy.
- 3/13/2024
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Michael Douglas Is Definitely ‘Up to Something’ as Benjamin Franklin in Apple TV+ ‘Franklin’ Trailer
Turns out, Benjamin Franklin didn’t just sit around perfecting bifocals.
Apple TV+ today released the trailer for its eight-part limited series “Franklin,” starring and executive produced by Michael Douglas. The first three episodes will premiere globally on the Apple SVOD service on Friday, April 12; the next five episodes will role out one at a time on subsequent Fridays through May 17.
“Franklin” is based on Stacy Schiff’s book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America.” The series tells “the thrilling story of the greatest gamble of Benjamin Franklin’s career” — outside of holding a lightning rod in a thunderstorm, we imagine.
In 1776, the world-famous inventor faces his ultimate test: a secret mission to recruit France to help America fight for its independence in the Revolutionary War. And, oh yeah, he was 70 and Transatlantic travel hadn’t exactly been perfected.
“By virtue of his fame, charisma and ingenuity,...
Apple TV+ today released the trailer for its eight-part limited series “Franklin,” starring and executive produced by Michael Douglas. The first three episodes will premiere globally on the Apple SVOD service on Friday, April 12; the next five episodes will role out one at a time on subsequent Fridays through May 17.
“Franklin” is based on Stacy Schiff’s book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America.” The series tells “the thrilling story of the greatest gamble of Benjamin Franklin’s career” — outside of holding a lightning rod in a thunderstorm, we imagine.
In 1776, the world-famous inventor faces his ultimate test: a secret mission to recruit France to help America fight for its independence in the Revolutionary War. And, oh yeah, he was 70 and Transatlantic travel hadn’t exactly been perfected.
“By virtue of his fame, charisma and ingenuity,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Franklin is headed to Apple TV+ in April. The streaming service announced the premiere date for the limited series with the release of first-look photos. Michael Douglas (above) executive produces and stars in the eight-episode series based on Stacy Schiff’s book, A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America.
Also starring Noah Jupe, Thibault de Montalembert, Daniel Mays, Ludivine Sagnier, Eddie Marsan, Assaad Bouab, Jeanne Balibar, and Theodore Pellerin, the limited series follows the life of founding father, philosopher, and inventor Benjamin Franklin.
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Also starring Noah Jupe, Thibault de Montalembert, Daniel Mays, Ludivine Sagnier, Eddie Marsan, Assaad Bouab, Jeanne Balibar, and Theodore Pellerin, the limited series follows the life of founding father, philosopher, and inventor Benjamin Franklin.
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- 2/9/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Michael Douglas plays Benjamin Franklin in Apple TV+’s new limited series “Franklin,” a project he was drawn to for one reason: tights.
“I’m sort of at the point in my career where I’m trying different things,” Douglas said Monday during the show’s panel at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. “I never did a green screen film before the Marvel stuff and comedy was fascinating, so I wanted to do [‘The Kominsky Method’]. And in close to a 60-year career, I’d never done period, so I wanted to see how I looked in tights. Thank God I didn’t have to wear a wig.”
All jokes aside, the two-time Oscar winner wanted to tell the story of the vital role Franklin played in America’s democracy. In 1776, at 70 years old and without diplomatic training, Franklin headed to France with his grandson and secretary, Temple...
“I’m sort of at the point in my career where I’m trying different things,” Douglas said Monday during the show’s panel at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. “I never did a green screen film before the Marvel stuff and comedy was fascinating, so I wanted to do [‘The Kominsky Method’]. And in close to a 60-year career, I’d never done period, so I wanted to see how I looked in tights. Thank God I didn’t have to wear a wig.”
All jokes aside, the two-time Oscar winner wanted to tell the story of the vital role Franklin played in America’s democracy. In 1776, at 70 years old and without diplomatic training, Franklin headed to France with his grandson and secretary, Temple...
- 2/5/2024
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Michael Douglas and Noah Jupe in ‘Franklin’ (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
Two-time Oscar winner Michael Douglas takes on the titular role in Apple TV+’s Franklin, a limited series based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Stacy Schiff. (So glad they shortened the series’ title!) The streaming service just released the first two photos of Douglas in character as Founding Father Benjamin Franklin and announced the series will premiere on April 12, 2024.
The first three episodes will be released simultaneously, followed by a new episode of the eight-episode season every Friday. The finale is set for May 17th.
Joining Michael Douglas for the historical biopic are Noah Jupe (A Quiet Place Part II) as Temple Franklin, Thibault de Montalembert (Call My Agent!) as Comte de Vergennes, and Daniel Mays (Line of Duty) as Edward Bancroft. Ludivine Sagnier (Lupin) plays Madame Brillon,...
Two-time Oscar winner Michael Douglas takes on the titular role in Apple TV+’s Franklin, a limited series based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Stacy Schiff. (So glad they shortened the series’ title!) The streaming service just released the first two photos of Douglas in character as Founding Father Benjamin Franklin and announced the series will premiere on April 12, 2024.
The first three episodes will be released simultaneously, followed by a new episode of the eight-episode season every Friday. The finale is set for May 17th.
Joining Michael Douglas for the historical biopic are Noah Jupe (A Quiet Place Part II) as Temple Franklin, Thibault de Montalembert (Call My Agent!) as Comte de Vergennes, and Daniel Mays (Line of Duty) as Edward Bancroft. Ludivine Sagnier (Lupin) plays Madame Brillon,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has insisted that after the second flick ‘Dune: Part Two’, which followed the 2021 epic war film, adapted from Frank Herbert’s original classic novel, ‘Dune Messiah’ will be his last outing if it’s green-lit, despite there being four more books.
He said: “Dune Messiah should be the last Dune movie for me”. Villeneuve will then turn his attention to adaptations of Stacy Schiff’s ‘Cleopatra’ and Arthur C. Clarke’s ‘Rendezvous With Rama’, reports Female First UK.
The director made the revelation to Time magazine. Actress Zendaya recently said she would “of course” return for ‘Dune 3’.
The 27-year-old actress is open to reprising her role of Chani in a potential ‘Dune Messiah’ film and insisted that she will work with the director again anytime he asks.
She told Fandango: “Would we be down? I mean of course. Anytime Denis calls it’s a yes from me,...
He said: “Dune Messiah should be the last Dune movie for me”. Villeneuve will then turn his attention to adaptations of Stacy Schiff’s ‘Cleopatra’ and Arthur C. Clarke’s ‘Rendezvous With Rama’, reports Female First UK.
The director made the revelation to Time magazine. Actress Zendaya recently said she would “of course” return for ‘Dune 3’.
The 27-year-old actress is open to reprising her role of Chani in a potential ‘Dune Messiah’ film and insisted that she will work with the director again anytime he asks.
She told Fandango: “Would we be down? I mean of course. Anytime Denis calls it’s a yes from me,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Denis Villeneuve insists the third 'Dune' film will be his last in the franchise.The filmmaker insists that after the second flick 'Dune: Part Two', which followed the 2021 epic war film, adapted from Frank Herbert’s original classic novel, 'Dune Messiah' will be his last outing if it's green-lit, despite there being four more books.He told Time magazine: “Dune Messiah should be the last Dune movie for me.”Villeneuve will then turn his attention to adaptations of Stacy Schiff’s 'Cleopatra' and Arthur C. Clarke’s 'Rendezvous With Rama'.Zendaya recently said she would "of course" return for 'Dune 3'.The 27-year-old actress is open to reprising her role of Chani in a potential 'Dune Messiah' film and insisted that she will work with the director again anytime he asks.She told Fandango: "Would we be down? I mean of course. Anytime Denis...
- 2/1/2024
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve hints at Dune 3 (Photo Credit – wikimedia/IMDb)
We are just a few weeks away from the release of Dune: Part Two. It’s a Denis Villeneuve directorial that stars Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Florence Pugh, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Lea Seydoux, Dave Bautista, Austin Butler, and Stellan Skarsgard. Based on author Frank Herbert’s Dune book series, Denis has turned his first book into two movies, the first one released in 2021.
The trailer and promos of Dune: Part Two have stirred enough curiosity among the audience to see what Timothee’s character, Paul Atreides, will do to avenge what happened to his family. We all know the second film will end on a cliffhanger, naturally making way for the third Dune film. Dune 3 will be based on Herbert’s sequel to his first book, Dune Messiah. In an interview, Denis hinted that the threequel is indeed happening,...
We are just a few weeks away from the release of Dune: Part Two. It’s a Denis Villeneuve directorial that stars Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Florence Pugh, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Lea Seydoux, Dave Bautista, Austin Butler, and Stellan Skarsgard. Based on author Frank Herbert’s Dune book series, Denis has turned his first book into two movies, the first one released in 2021.
The trailer and promos of Dune: Part Two have stirred enough curiosity among the audience to see what Timothee’s character, Paul Atreides, will do to avenge what happened to his family. We all know the second film will end on a cliffhanger, naturally making way for the third Dune film. Dune 3 will be based on Herbert’s sequel to his first book, Dune Messiah. In an interview, Denis hinted that the threequel is indeed happening,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
It was announced six years ago that Denis Villeneuve would direct a Cleopatra movie for Sony Pictures. It’s been some time since we last heard about the project, but scooper Daniel Richtman believes that Villeneuve will finally start shooting the movie next year.
Not only that, but the report seems to indicate that Denis Villeneuve will be reuniting with his Dune stars as Zendaya is attached to star as Cleopatra. It adds that Timothée Chalamet has been offered the role of Octavius and Daniel Craig is being eyed for Caesar. Very interesting, but take it with a grain of salt for now until something more official has been announced.
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The film is set to be written by David Scarpa (All The Money in the World) based on the best-selling biography by Stacy Schiff. Scarpa has...
Not only that, but the report seems to indicate that Denis Villeneuve will be reuniting with his Dune stars as Zendaya is attached to star as Cleopatra. It adds that Timothée Chalamet has been offered the role of Octavius and Daniel Craig is being eyed for Caesar. Very interesting, but take it with a grain of salt for now until something more official has been announced.
Related Dune: The Sisterhood Max series is now going by the title Dune: Prophecy
The film is set to be written by David Scarpa (All The Money in the World) based on the best-selling biography by Stacy Schiff. Scarpa has...
- 11/9/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Zendaya, the Emmy-winning star of Euphoria and Spider-Man: No Way Home, is set to play the legendary Egyptian queen Cleopatra in a new biopic directed by Denis Villeneuve, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Dune and Arrival. The film, which is based on the best-selling book by Stacy Schiff, will explore Cleopatra’s ruthless rise to power using her skills as a seductress, a strategist, and a survivor.
According to a tweet by insider Daniel Richtman, Timothée Chalamet, who co-starred with Zendaya in Dune, was offered the role of Octavius, the Roman general who became Cleopatra’s enemy after the death of Julius Caesar. Daniel Craig, the current James Bond, is being sought to play Caesar, Cleopatra’s lover and ally. The film is expected to begin production in late 2024.
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Cleopatra has been a popular subject for Hollywood adaptations, most famously portrayed by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 epic that nearly bankrupted 20th Century Fox.
According to a tweet by insider Daniel Richtman, Timothée Chalamet, who co-starred with Zendaya in Dune, was offered the role of Octavius, the Roman general who became Cleopatra’s enemy after the death of Julius Caesar. Daniel Craig, the current James Bond, is being sought to play Caesar, Cleopatra’s lover and ally. The film is expected to begin production in late 2024.
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Cleopatra has been a popular subject for Hollywood adaptations, most famously portrayed by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 epic that nearly bankrupted 20th Century Fox.
- 11/9/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
The proverb of “all press is good press” feels almost as old as the Nile. Yet it’s being put to the test this week via the release of Netflix’s African Queens: Cleopatra. The documentary is the second of three from the streaming service and executive producer Jada Pinkett Smith, both of whom have committed to spotlighting women rulers in African history by way of historical reenactments (or “docudrama”) which is then juxtaposed against interviews with talking heads and experts.
Yet the veracity of the documentary aspect of the film is being aggressively challenged after Netflix’s Cleopatra cast Black British actress Adele James as Cleopatra VII Philopator, the last pharaoh of Egypt and the end of the Ptolemaic dynasty. The trailer even rather proactively includes a line from one of its interviewees, Professor Shelley P. Haley of Hamilton College, who said her grandmother once told her, “I don...
Yet the veracity of the documentary aspect of the film is being aggressively challenged after Netflix’s Cleopatra cast Black British actress Adele James as Cleopatra VII Philopator, the last pharaoh of Egypt and the end of the Ptolemaic dynasty. The trailer even rather proactively includes a line from one of its interviewees, Professor Shelley P. Haley of Hamilton College, who said her grandmother once told her, “I don...
- 5/11/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Richard Plepler is recruiting from his past.
His Eden Productions announced Thursday that it has entered in to an exclusive first-look deal with Ben Wasserstein, with whom Plepler worked at HBO. Wasserstein, who most recently served as a senior vp of original programming at the premium cable network, will remain on the west coast, where he’ll develop new fare across film and TV for his former boss’ Apple TV+-based company.
“Ben is one of the most talented creative executives of his generation,” noted Plepler. “I’m thrilled he’ll be bringing his superb eye for talent and material to Eden.”
Wasserstein joined HBO in 2016, and has worked on comedy series including Barry, The Rehearsal, Somebody Somewhere, Los Espookys, Veep and Curb Your Enthusiasm during his tenure there. Prior to HBO, he was the vp of development at Fair Harbor Productions, where he also worked on HBO series Looking and Bored to Death.
His Eden Productions announced Thursday that it has entered in to an exclusive first-look deal with Ben Wasserstein, with whom Plepler worked at HBO. Wasserstein, who most recently served as a senior vp of original programming at the premium cable network, will remain on the west coast, where he’ll develop new fare across film and TV for his former boss’ Apple TV+-based company.
“Ben is one of the most talented creative executives of his generation,” noted Plepler. “I’m thrilled he’ll be bringing his superb eye for talent and material to Eden.”
Wasserstein joined HBO in 2016, and has worked on comedy series including Barry, The Rehearsal, Somebody Somewhere, Los Espookys, Veep and Curb Your Enthusiasm during his tenure there. Prior to HBO, he was the vp of development at Fair Harbor Productions, where he also worked on HBO series Looking and Bored to Death.
- 2/9/2023
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Michael Douglas is taking it back to the 18th century.
The Oscar winner returns to the small screen with the upcoming AppleTV+ series “Franklin,” based on the life of founding father Benjamin Franklin. Douglas takes on the titular role, with the series adapted from Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff’s book, “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America.”
The eight-episode drama series delves into how, at age 70 and without diplomat training, Franklin convinced the French monarchy to financially support American independence.
“By virtue of his fame, charisma, and ingenuity, Franklin outmaneuvered British spies, French informers, and hostile colleagues,” the official synopsis reads, “all while engineering the Franco-American alliance of 1778 and the final peace with England of 1783. The eight-year French mission stands as Franklin’s most vital service to his country, without which America would not have won the Revolution.”
“Franklin” additionally stars Noah Jupe, Ludivine Sagnier, Thibault de Montalembert,...
The Oscar winner returns to the small screen with the upcoming AppleTV+ series “Franklin,” based on the life of founding father Benjamin Franklin. Douglas takes on the titular role, with the series adapted from Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff’s book, “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America.”
The eight-episode drama series delves into how, at age 70 and without diplomat training, Franklin convinced the French monarchy to financially support American independence.
“By virtue of his fame, charisma, and ingenuity, Franklin outmaneuvered British spies, French informers, and hostile colleagues,” the official synopsis reads, “all while engineering the Franco-American alliance of 1778 and the final peace with England of 1783. The eight-year French mission stands as Franklin’s most vital service to his country, without which America would not have won the Revolution.”
“Franklin” additionally stars Noah Jupe, Ludivine Sagnier, Thibault de Montalembert,...
- 7/1/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Love Island has a new host: Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) will emcee Peacock’s revamped American version of the international dating show franchise, it was announced on Thursday.
Premiering Tuesday, July 19, with episodes dropping six days a week, Love Island USA will also feature the voice of Iain Stirling, who narrates the UK version. He replaces Matthew Hoffman, who served as Love Island‘s narrator for the three seasons it aired on CBS.
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- 6/30/2022
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Michael Douglas is ready to face one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin’s career, as the Apple TV+ limited series will explore, in the first photo of him in the role. The streaming service has released the above image of the Academy, Emmy and AFI Lifetime Achievement Award winner from its upcoming, untitled eight-episode drama. The series is based on the book A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff. At the age of 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France — an absolute monarchy — to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy. Using his fame, charisma, and ingenuity, Franklin was able to outmaneuver British spies, French informers, and hostile colleagues — all while engineering the Franco-American alliance of 1778 and the final peace with England of 1783. That eight-year French mission remains his most vital service to his country, and without it, America would not have won the Revolution.
- 6/30/2022
- TV Insider
Apple’s Untitled Benjamin Franklin series starring Michael Douglas is underway in Versailles, just outside Paris, we can reveal. Noah Jupe (A Quiet Place) is set to star alongside Douglas (as Benjamin Franklin) in the role of Temple Franklin, the diplomat and secretary to his grandfather Benjamin. The eight-episode limited drama explores the story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin’s career. At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France – an absolute monarchy – to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy. By virtue of his fame, charisma, and ingenuity, Franklin outmaneuvered British spies, French informers, and hostile colleagues, all while engineering the Franco-American alliance of 1778 and the final peace with England of l783. The eight-year French mission stands as Franklin’s most vital service to his country, without which America would not have won the Revolution. Additional cast includes Ludivine Sagnier (Lupin) as Madame Brillon, Thibault de Montalembert...
- 6/8/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple’s limited series starring Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin has added eight new cast members, including Noah Jupe.
The untitled series was picked up to series at Apple in February, with Douglas’ casting being announced at that time. The show is based on the book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America” by Stacy Schiff. The eight-episode drama explores the true story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin’s career. At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France – an absolute monarchy – to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy. Production on the series is now underway.
Jupe will star as Temple Franklin, Benjamin’s grandson. The other new cast members are:
–Ludivine Sagnier (“Lupin”) as Madame Brillon
–Thibault de Montalembert as Vergennes
–Daniel Mays as Edward Bancroft
–Assaad Bouab as Beacumarchais
–Eddie Marsan (“Ray Donovan”) as John Adams
–Jeanne Balibar as Helvetius
–Theodore...
The untitled series was picked up to series at Apple in February, with Douglas’ casting being announced at that time. The show is based on the book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America” by Stacy Schiff. The eight-episode drama explores the true story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin’s career. At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France – an absolute monarchy – to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy. Production on the series is now underway.
Jupe will star as Temple Franklin, Benjamin’s grandson. The other new cast members are:
–Ludivine Sagnier (“Lupin”) as Madame Brillon
–Thibault de Montalembert as Vergennes
–Daniel Mays as Edward Bancroft
–Assaad Bouab as Beacumarchais
–Eddie Marsan (“Ray Donovan”) as John Adams
–Jeanne Balibar as Helvetius
–Theodore...
- 6/8/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Hollywood star Michael Douglas will star as US Founding Father Benjamin Franklin in a new limited series. According to Variety, the yet-untitled series is based on the book ‘A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America’ by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff. Kirk Ellis, the writer behind ‘John Adams’ series, will write the […]...
- 3/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
While many of us are still singing the songs of "Hamilton," there's plenty of room for a new series about one of America's other founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. The man whose face is forever emblazoned on the $100 bill will be brought to life by the talented Michael Douglas for a new limited event series from Apple TV+. The series, announced today, will be written by "John Adams" scribe Kirk Ellis and helmed by "Boardwalk Empire" director Tim Van Patten. The series will be based on the book "A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America" by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stacy Schiff.
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- 2/28/2022
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Michael Douglas is sticking with TV. Douglas will play Benjamin Franklin in a limited series penned by John Adams creator Kirk Ellis, Apple TV+ announced Monday. The period drama is based on A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff. As the title implies, the show will document Franklin’s time living in France. ITV Studios America and Apple Studios are joining forces to produce. “The drama will explore the thrilling story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin’s career,” a statement describing the series said. “At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France — an absolute monarchy — to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy.” The series will take a deep dive into Franklin’s influence on the outcome of the American Revolutionary War. “By virtue of his fame, charisma and ingenuity, Franklin outmaneuvered British spies, French informers and hostile colleagues,...
- 2/28/2022
- TV Insider
Academy Award and Emmy winner Michael Douglas will star as Founding Father Benjamin Franklin in a limited series event at Apple TV+.
Douglas’ previous TV credits include The Kominsky Method (where he racked up four of his eight career Emmy Nods), HBO’s Behind The Candelabra (for which he won his Emmy), and The Streets of San Francisco (another three nominations).
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Douglas’ previous TV credits include The Kominsky Method (where he racked up four of his eight career Emmy Nods), HBO’s Behind The Candelabra (for which he won his Emmy), and The Streets of San Francisco (another three nominations).
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- 2/28/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Michael Douglas will star as U.S. Founding Father Benjamin Franklin in a new limited series for Apple, Variety has learned.
The untitled series is based on the book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America” by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff. Kirk Ellis, the writer behind HBO’s “John Adams” series, will write the show for Apple and serve as an executive producer.
Emmy-winning director Tim Van Patten will direct and executive produce. Douglas will executive produce in addition to starring. Richard Plepler will executive produce via Eden Productions, which is currently under an overall deal at Apple. Tony Krantz of Flame Ventures and Mark Mostyn also executive produce, with Schiff co-executive producing. Apple Studios and ITV Studios will co-produce.
The series will explore the story of one of the greatest gambles of Franklin’s career. At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France – an...
The untitled series is based on the book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America” by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff. Kirk Ellis, the writer behind HBO’s “John Adams” series, will write the show for Apple and serve as an executive producer.
Emmy-winning director Tim Van Patten will direct and executive produce. Douglas will executive produce in addition to starring. Richard Plepler will executive produce via Eden Productions, which is currently under an overall deal at Apple. Tony Krantz of Flame Ventures and Mark Mostyn also executive produce, with Schiff co-executive producing. Apple Studios and ITV Studios will co-produce.
The series will explore the story of one of the greatest gambles of Franklin’s career. At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France – an...
- 2/28/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Apple TV+ has officially confirmed a limited event series starring Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin. The Oscar winner executive produces the project about the American polymath, from John Adams writer-executive producer Kirk Ellis, TV director, writer and producer Tim Van Patten, Tony Krantz and his Flame Ventures and Richard Plepler’s Eden Productions under the company’s deal with Apple Studios. Based on Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff’s book A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America, the series, which has been casting for the past couple of months, is a co-production between ITV Studios America and Apple Studios.
Written by Ellis and directed by Van Patten, the drama will explore the thrilling story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin’s career. At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France – an absolute monarchy – to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy.
Written by Ellis and directed by Van Patten, the drama will explore the thrilling story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin’s career. At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France – an absolute monarchy – to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy.
- 2/28/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Michael Douglas is embodying Benjamin Franklin…again.
The “Kominsky Method” actor will star as the founding father for an upcoming Apple TV+ limited series, which will be based on the book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America” by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff.
“The drama will explore the thrilling story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin’s career. At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France – an absolute monarchy – to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy,” the logline for the series reads.
“By virtue of his fame, charisma, and ingenuity, Franklin outmaneuvered British spies, French informers, and hostile colleagues, all while engineering the Franco-American alliance of 1778 and the final peace with England of l783. The eight-year French mission stands as Franklin’s most vital service to his country, without which America would not have won the Revolution.”
Kirk Ellis will write and executive produce.
The “Kominsky Method” actor will star as the founding father for an upcoming Apple TV+ limited series, which will be based on the book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America” by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff.
“The drama will explore the thrilling story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin’s career. At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France – an absolute monarchy – to underwrite America’s experiment in democracy,” the logline for the series reads.
“By virtue of his fame, charisma, and ingenuity, Franklin outmaneuvered British spies, French informers, and hostile colleagues, all while engineering the Franco-American alliance of 1778 and the final peace with England of l783. The eight-year French mission stands as Franklin’s most vital service to his country, without which America would not have won the Revolution.”
Kirk Ellis will write and executive produce.
- 2/28/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
The release of “Wonder Woman 1984” this week marks the second collaboration between director Patty Jenkins and star Gal Gadot, but it won’t be the last. News broke in October that Jenkins and Gadot are teaming with Paramount Pictures for a new film about Cleopatra, starring Gadot as the Egyptian queen. The casting generated backlash as Gadot is an Israeli actress set to play a mixed race historical figure. The outrage mirrored the whitewashing of Cleopatra in Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s 1963 film by casting Elizabeth Taylor in the title role. In a new interview with BBC Arabic (via The Independent), Gadot defended taking on the role of Cleopatra.
“First of all, if you want to be true to the facts then Cleopatra was Macedonian,” Gadot told BBC Arabic host Sam Asi. “We were looking for a Macedonian actress that could fit Cleopatra. She wasn’t there, and I was very passionate about Cleopatra.
“First of all, if you want to be true to the facts then Cleopatra was Macedonian,” Gadot told BBC Arabic host Sam Asi. “We were looking for a Macedonian actress that could fit Cleopatra. She wasn’t there, and I was very passionate about Cleopatra.
- 12/23/2020
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
The epic story of the Egyptian Queen of the Nile is returning to screens once again. Deadline has reported that “Wonder Woman” director Patty Jenkins and star Gal Gadot will reunite for “Cleopatra” at Paramount Pictures, who reportedly closed the deal on the film over the weekend. The period biographical drama will be scripted by Laeta Kalogridis, the writer behind Oliver Stone’s swords-and-sandals epic “Alexander” and Martin Scorsese’s “Shutter Island,” and the creator and executive producer behind Netflix’s recently canceled science-fiction series “Altered Carbon.”
This new version of “Cleopatra,” the latest female-driven epic from dream team Gadot and Jenkins after Warner Bros.’ smash hit “Wonder Woman” and the upcoming “Wonder Woman 1984,” will be produced by Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven, Jenkins, Gadot, and her Pilot Wave Motion Pictures partner Jaron Varsano. Kalogridis will also serve as the executive producer. According to Deadline, Gadot recently took part...
This new version of “Cleopatra,” the latest female-driven epic from dream team Gadot and Jenkins after Warner Bros.’ smash hit “Wonder Woman” and the upcoming “Wonder Woman 1984,” will be produced by Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven, Jenkins, Gadot, and her Pilot Wave Motion Pictures partner Jaron Varsano. Kalogridis will also serve as the executive producer. According to Deadline, Gadot recently took part...
- 10/11/2020
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Paramount Pictures has won an auction for an epic that will have Gal Gadot wearing the crown of a real wonder woman of history. Wonder Woman helmer Patty Jenkins will direct Gadot in Cleopatra, a period biographical drama scripted by Laeta Kalogridis. This is the first major project package won by Paramount Motion Picture Group President Emma Watts in an auction that came down to Universal, Warner Bros, Netflix and Apple, I’ve heard.
The film will be produced by Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven, Jenkins, Gadot and her Pilot Wave Motion Pictures partner Jaron Varsano. Kalogridis will be the exec producer. Deal closed yesterday after Gadot — the film was her idea and generated by Pilot Wave — took part in a select number of Zoom pitches, accompanied by Jenkins, Roven and Varsano, with Kalogridis laying out the beats of an epic story that is based on the research she did after Gadot enlisted her.
The film will be produced by Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven, Jenkins, Gadot and her Pilot Wave Motion Pictures partner Jaron Varsano. Kalogridis will be the exec producer. Deal closed yesterday after Gadot — the film was her idea and generated by Pilot Wave — took part in a select number of Zoom pitches, accompanied by Jenkins, Roven and Varsano, with Kalogridis laying out the beats of an epic story that is based on the research she did after Gadot enlisted her.
- 10/11/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
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