Michael Douglas in Franklin
The Big Picture Michael Douglas has returned to our screens in the role of Benjamin Franklin in the captivating Apple TV+ drama, Franklin. The series takes us to a crucial time in December 1776, showcasing a pivotal episode in Franklin's life. At 70 years old, with no formal training in diplomacy, Franklin embarked on a vital mission to France during the unstable early days of the American Revolution.
The series also stars Noah Jupe as Temple Franklin,Thibault de Montalembert as Comte de Vergennes, and Daniel Mays as Edward Bancroft, with Ludivine Sagnier, Assaad Bouab, Jeanne Balibar, and Theodore Pellerin playing important roles. The show has been put together by an impressive creative team, including Emmy and WGA Award-winning writer and executive producer Kirk Ellis , alongside Howard Korder who has also been nominated for multiple prestigious awards.
Understandably, the series is at its best when Douglas and Jupe are on-screen . In the beginning, Franklin attempts to teach his grandson the art of playing chess or impart some words of wisdom, but, over time, their relationship starts to become more strained — partially as a result of that generational gap.
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