Overview

• Michael Douglas stars as Benjamin Franklin in the new Apple TV+ series 'Franklin', premiering April 12.
• The series is based on Stacy Schiff's book 'A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America'.
• 'Franklin' explores Benjamin Franklin's mission to France to secure support for the American Revolution.
• The show highlights Franklin's diplomatic efforts at age 70, despite having no formal training.
• The cast includes Noah Jupe, Thibault de Montalembert, Daniel Mays, and others.