Overview

• The Franchise, created by Jon Brown, Armando Iannucci, and Sam Mendes, explores the chaotic production of superhero movies.
• Research for the series uncovered real instances of studios filming multiple versions of a movie without directors' knowledge.
• The show aims to highlight the struggles of behind-the-scenes workers rather than just the stars or executives.
• Despite the satire, the creators express respect and admiration for the hard work and creativity involved in making these films.
• The series addresses current issues in the superhero genre, such as franchise fatigue and the impact of executive meddling.