Where to watch ‘The Franchise’ superhero show: Full episode release schedule, dates, times and more
What happens when the superhero franchise your team is pouring all their energy into ends up flopping? That’s the core idea behind the new comedy series The Franchise, created by Sam Mendes and Armando Iannucci.
The Franchise takes viewers on a wild ride with a crew trying to bring a struggling superhero movie to life in the chaotic world of filmmaking. It raises some thought-provoking questions: how do these blockbuster films get made? And, given the growing fatigue surrounding superhero movies, are they even worth making anymore?
Where and when to watch The Franchise
The show premieres on Max on October 6 at 10 p.m. ET. After the debut, new episodes will be released every Sunday, culminating in an eight-episode season finale on November 24.
Here’s the episode schedule:
- Episode 1: October 6
- Episode 2: October 13
- Episode 3: October 20
- Episode 4: October 27
- Episode 5: November 3
- Episode 6: November 10
- Episode 7: November 17
- Episode 8: November 24
The Franchise: Who’s in the Cast?
The cast features a talented lineup, including:
- Billy Magnussen as Adam
- Aya Cash as Anita
- Himesh Patel as Daniel
- Lolly Adefope as Dag
- Jessica Hynes as Steph
- Isaac Powell as Bryson
- Darren Goldstein as Pat
- Ruaridh Mollica as Jaz
- Sandra Huggett as Jaky Wheeler
- Will Rowlands as Jack The Fireman
- John Cummins as Milo
- Geoffrey Austin Newland as Art Super
- Richard E. Grant as Peter
- Daniel Brühl as Eric
- AJ Vaage as Tom
- Alex Gaumond as Justin
- Jennifer Collings as Lo Olsen
- Urs Rechn as DoP Tobias
The series is produced by Mendes’ Neal Street Productions and Iannucci’s Dundee Productions, known for its sharp humor from previous projects like Veep. Mendes is celebrated for his visually stunning films, which suggests The Franchise will be quite a visual treat.
The teaser trailer for The Franchise was released on September 9. It sets the tone from the start, showing that the movie is going nowhere fast. Himesh Patel and his crew are on a mission to salvage it, and the trailer captures a frenetic energy, hinting that even though the team may be a bit disorganized, they still have a shot at making it work.
If you’re curious about the lighter side of superhero movies and the challenges of filmmaking, this series could be right up your alley!
