TV series
The Franchise
Overview
The crew of an unloved franchise movie fight for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The 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.
Details
- First air date
- 2024-10-06
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 8 episodes
- Genres
- Comedy
- Network
- HBO
- Production
- Neal Street Productions, Dundee Productions, HBO
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Himesh Patel as Daniel Kumar
- Aya Cash as Anita Yarnell
- Jessica Hynes as Steph Mundun
- Billy Magnussen as Adam Randolph
- Lolly Adefope as Dagmara 'Dag' Nwaeze
- Darren Goldstein as Pat Shannon
- Isaac Powell as Bryson Hird
- Richard E. Grant as Peter Fairchild
- Daniel Brühl as Eric Bouchard
- Justin Edwards as Rufus Maley
- Ruaridh Mollica as Jaz Cox
- Gemma Acosta as EPK Interviewer (voice)
Creators and crew
- Jon Brown - Creator
- Armando Iannucci - Executive Producer
- Pippa Harris - Executive Producer
- Nicolas Brown - Executive Producer
- Jim Klever-Weis - Executive Producer
- Julie Pastor - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye
While problems plague the set of the latest Maximum Studios superhero film Tecto: Eye of the Storm, First Assistant Director Dan scrambles to keep the crew afloat amid a series of shakeups.
Episode 2: Scene 36: The Invisible Jackhammer
Hoping to wrap on a complicated stunt by the end of the day, Dan faces unsolicited scrutiny from Dag, while Anita asserts herself as the film's newest producer, and Eric demands more extras.
Episode 3: Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost
After the media decides Maximum Studios has a "woman problem," Anita asks the crew to find ways to empower the film's only female character. Meanwhile, Adam's questionable supplement regimen takes its toll.
Episode 4: Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler
While they prepare for a big celebrity cameo from the studio's most popular superhero, the Tecto crew finds themselves at odds with another film within Maximum franchise.
Episode 5: Scene 16: Eric's Hospital Scene
When Peter is called onto the set of Maximum's latest tentpole, Dag is recruited to help with Adam's insecurities. As Anita struggles to incorporate some unusual product placement, Eric deals with a disgruntled crew.
Episode 6: Scene 110: Baptism of Fire
As the crew threatens mutiny over yet another late-night shoot, Dan attempts to raise morale, while Eric anticipates a visit from an A-list director. Meanwhile, Peter and Steph each flirt with potential HR violations.
Episode 7: Scene 113: The Bridge
On location in Armenia, Eric is pushed over the edge by an article blaming Maximum Studios for the sorry state of modern cinema. With Dan in charge, Dag relishes the chance to play First AD... until a failed stunt leads to chaos.
Episode 8: Scene 117: The Death of Eye
After Anita uncovers some troubling news about Tecto, Dan works on a plan, while Dag tries to dodge the Armenian authorities. Later, an on-set incident overshadows Peter's final day of shooting.
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