‘The Franchise’: Sam Mendes & Armando Iannucci’s Comedy Series Gets Premiere Date & First Trailer

Denise Petski

9 September 2024 at 1:33 pm·1-min read

HBO has set Sunday, October 6 for the premiere of Sam Mendes and Armando Iannuccci’s comedy series The Franchise. The streamer also released the official teaser trailer which can be viewed above.

Created and executive produced by Jon Brown, The Franchise follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The comedy series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question — how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? Because every f*ck-up has an origin story.

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Cast includes Himesh Patel as Daniel, Aya Cash as Anita, Jessica Hynes as Steph, Billy Magnussen as Adam, Lolly Adefope as Dag, Darren Goldstein as Pat, and Isaac Powell as Bryson. Recurring guest stars include Richard E. Grant as Peter and Daniel Brühl as Eric.

In addition to Brown, The Franchise will be exec produced by Iannucci, via his Dundee Productions banner, and Mendes, via his All3Media-backed production company Neal Street Productions. Oscar-winner Mendes, who hatched the idea, directed the pilot. Pippa Harris, Nicolas Brown and Julie Pastor also executive produce for Neal Street.

The Franchise will debut at 10 p.m. October 6 on HBO and streaming on Max.

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