Michael Douglas transforms into Benjamin Franklin for the mini-series “Franklin”

He is to star in Apple TV’s new mini, “Franklin”, in the role of well-known Benjamin Franklin The official trailer of the mini-series titled “Franklin”, was released with Michael Douglas playing the historian Benjamin Franklin, America’s multi-talented personality. The case focuses on the eight years he spent himself in France and the history of the greatest bet in his career. “In December 1776 he was already famous for his electric experiments,” says the official summary. “But his passion and power are tested when a secret mission begins in France, with the fate of American independence hanging by a thread At the age of 70, without diplomatic education, Benjamin Franklin managed thanks to his charisma and ingenuity, to overcome British spies, French informers and design the 1778 Franco-American alliance.” The series of eight episodes is based on the book “A Great Improvement: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America” released in 2005 by Pulitzer award-winning, Stacy Schiff, written by Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder. Directing all episodes is of multi-awarded Timothy Van Patten while Michael Douglas is one of the executive producers. He is starred with Noah Jupe who plays his son, as well as Marc Duret, Ludivine Sagnier, Thibault de Montalebert and Daniel Mays, among others. The series’ debut is expected on April 12 with the last episode airing on May 17.