‘Franklin’ First Look: Michael Douglas Takes on Benjamin Franklin in AppleTV+ Series

Franklin

Douglas transforms into the Founding Father for an upcoming AppleTV+ series co-starring Noah Jupe and Ludivine Sagnier.

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...

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