Sam Mendes to helm pilot of HBO comedy ‘The Franchise’
Oscar-winning filmmaker Sam Mendes will direct the pilot episode of a new HBO superhero satire series The Franchise. According to Deadline, the network has ordered the pilot for the comedy which comes from Armando Iannucci, the creator of critically-acclaimed series Veep. The Franchise is a half-hour project that takes a wry look at superhero movie-making. […]
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