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HBO cancels 'The Franchise' after one season, a satirical comedy series about the making of a superhero movie from the minds of 'Succession' and 'Veep' alums.
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- The series was created by 'Succession' and 'Veep' writer Jon Brown, and executive produced by Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes ('1917', 'Skyfall') and 'Veep' creator Armando Iannucci.
- Himesh Patel ('Tenet') starred as a frazzled first assistant director on a big-budget superhero movie, giving audiences a hilarious behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood's blockbuster machinery.
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Jon Brown, Sam Mendes, Armando Iannucci, Himesh Patel, HBO, 'The Franchise'