HBO Greenlights New Comedy Series “The Franchise”
HBO, the acclaimed television network, has officially given the green light to the comedy series “The Franchise,” as announced by Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President of HBO Programming and Head of HBO & Max Comedy Series. This highly anticipated series features an impressive ensemble cast led by Himesh Patel and Aya Cash, along with previously announced stars Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Lolly Adefope, Darren Goldstein, Isaac Powell, Richard E. Grant, and Daniel Brühl. “The Franchise” is a half-hour comedy that hails from the creative minds of Sam Mendes, Armando Iannucci, and Jon Brown.
Set in the comedic realm of an unloved franchise movie, “The Franchise” dives headfirst into the battle for relevance in a chaotic and unconventional cinematic universe. This series unveils the clandestine pandemonium lurking behind the scenes of superhero filmmaking, leaving viewers to ponder: what exactly goes into the making of the cinematic sausage? With the utmost humor and candor, “The Franchise” explores the origin stories behind every mishap and triumph, creating a tapestry of hilarity and insight.
Amy Gravitt, the mastermind behind HBO’s comedy series, expressed her excitement for the project, stating, “With a deft touch only he can bring, Sam has brilliantly captured the romance and the reality of filmmaking today. Jon is superb at sending up worlds we think we already know. Together, with Armando, they have delivered a truly hilarious comedy ensemble. I can’t wait to see more.”
The series boasts a stellar cast, with Himesh Patel playing Daniel, Aya Cash portraying Anita, Jessica Hynes as Steph, Billy Magnussen as Adam, Lolly Adefope taking on the role of Dag, Darren Goldstein as Pat, and Isaac Powell embodying Bryson. The recurring guest stars include Richard E. Grant as Peter and Daniel Brühl as Eric.
The creative team behind “The Franchise” is a powerhouse of talent, featuring executive producers Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris, Nicolas Brown, and Julie Pastor for Neal Street Productions; Armando Iannucci for Dundee Productions; Jon Brown; and Jim Kleverweis. The pilot was skillfully directed by Sam Mendes and scripted by Jon Brown, who also assumes the position of showrunner.
