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Superhero Movie Satire Series ‘The Franchise’ Canceled by HBO
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Alex WeprinImage from The Hollywood Reporter
scrn loglineHBO cancels 'The Franchise,' a sharp-witted satire series that lampooned the entertainment industry's superhero movie craze and power dynamics behind the scenes.beat sheet- The series was created by 'Veep' and 'Succession' veteran Jon Brown, and backed by high-profile producers like 'Skyfall' director Sam Mendes, signaling an impressive pedigree.
- The show was initially ordered amid the 2023 Hollywood strikes, with the pilot completed before the strikes began, but the start of production was delayed until the labor disputes were resolved.
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Superhero Movie Satire Series ‘The Franchise’ Canceled by HBO
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Alex Weprin
scrn logline
HBO cancels 'The Franchise,' a sharp-witted satire series that lampooned the entertainment industry's superhero movie craze and power dynamics behind the scenes.
beat sheet
- The series was created by 'Veep' and 'Succession' veteran Jon Brown, and backed by high-profile producers like 'Skyfall' director Sam Mendes, signaling an impressive pedigree.
- The show was initially ordered amid the 2023 Hollywood strikes, with the pilot completed before the strikes began, but the start of production was delayed until the labor disputes were resolved.
call sheet
Armando Iannucci, Sam Mendes, Jon Brown, Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, HBO, Veep, Succession, Skyfall, The Franchise