Armando Iannucci's 'The Franchise' Skewers Hollywood's Superhero Machine

The new satirical series critiques the chaotic world of blockbuster filmmaking through a fictional superhero movie production.

The Franchise is an eight-part comedy series focusing on the tumultuous production of a fictional superhero film, Tecto: Eye of the Storm.
Created by Armando Iannucci and Jon Brown, the show satirizes the absurdities and chaos of the superhero film industry.
Characters include a beleaguered assistant director played by Himesh Patel and a neurotic lead actor portrayed by Billy Magnussen.
The series draws parallels to real-life superhero movie mishaps, highlighting the behind-the-scenes chaos often present in blockbuster productions.
Despite its humorous take, The Franchise also critiques the corporate-driven nature of Hollywood, where profit often trumps creativity.