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A new limited series starring Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin revisits the founding father's years as the American ambassador to France

In this Apple TV+ limited series, Michael Douglas stars as Benjamin Franklin during his sojourn in France, where he negotiated the peace treaty between Britain and the U.S.

Benjamin Franklin’s diplomatic mission to France during the American Revolution is front and center in the Apple + TV series Franklin, and the series star and executive producer Michael Douglas hit the Croisette in Cannes to talk up the show ahead of its world premiere tonight at the Canneseries festival. Douglas told a packed room …

Oscar-winning actor portrays the witty Founding Father in new Apple TV+ miniseries Franklin; says ‘I wanted to see how I'd look in tights.’

Douglas plays the American founding father in AppleTV+ series Franklin, which premieres at the Canneseries festival.

Michael Douglas, who will star as Benjamin Franklin in an upcoming Apple TV+ miniseries, said he believes the iconic Founding Father would be disappointed in America today.

Benjamin Franklin (Michael Douglas) struggles to get French support for the American Revolution in Apple TV+'s eight-episode period drama 'Franklin.

The Oscar-winner does his best to bring Benjamin Franklin to life. But with lines like, “What is electricity compared to a good fart?” it’s a losing battle.

Philippe Maigret, president and managing director, ITV Studios America, talks about producing Apple TV+'s 'Franklin,' which stars Michael Douglas.

Apple TV+’s “Franklin,” which stars Michael Douglas, has its world premiere at series festival Canneseries on April 10 in Cannes, France. The show is produced by ITV Studios America and Apple Studios. Variety spoke to Philippe Maigret, president and managing director, ITV Studios America, who is an executive producer on the period drama. “Franklin’s” journey …