On April 12, 2024, Apple TV+ unveils Franklin, a compelling historical and biographical drama starring Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin, one of the most iconic figures in American history. Created by Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder, this epic 8-episode story explores a crucial period when the future of American independence was being played out in France, highlighting Franklin's diplomacy, charisma and ingenuity.
In December 1776, world-renowned for his electrical experiments, Benjamin Franklin embarked on a secret mission to France. At the age of 70, with no prior diplomatic experience, he found himself negotiating the future of a fledgling nation. Based on Stacy Schiff's A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America, the series traces how Franklin convinced an absolute monarchy to invest in the American democratic experiment.
Michael Douglas, accompanied by Noah Jupe and Marc Duret, plays Benjamin Franklin, depicting his struggle against British spies, French informers, and opposition within his own camp. The series highlights not only his role in the creation of the Franco-American alliance of 1778 and the signing of the final peace with England in 1783, but also his contribution as a signatory of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and as one of the Founding Fathers.
Franklin pays tribute to a man whose vision was instrumental in shaping the American nation. Beyond political and diplomatic history, this series is a profound exploration of the character and personality of one of the most versatile geniuses of his time.
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