Los Angeles, January 4: American network HBO has announced that its latest comedy series, The Franchise, will be canceled after just one series.
The show, starring British-Indian actor Himesh Patel, satirized Hollywood studios’ obsession with making superhero films.
The show, produced by director Sam Mendes and Armando Iannucci of Veep fame, premiered on HBO in October 2024.
A spokesperson for HBO said: “We are so grateful to have worked with the incredibly talented team behind the franchise, especially Sam Mendes, John Brown, Armando Iannucci, and this hilarious ensemble of actors.” ” said an HBO spokesperson in a statement. Entertainment news organization “Hollywood Reporter”.
“While we will not be moving forward with another season, we look forward to working with everyone in the future,” the spokesperson added.
Created and showrunnered by John Brown, this eight-episode comedy follows the crew of an unloved film franchise as they fight for their place in a brutal and unruly cinematic world. It’s something.
“The Franchise” also starred Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Darren Goldstein, and Isaac Powell, with recurring guest appearances by Richard E. Grant and Daniel Brühl, who played Peter. (PTI)
