Michael Fassbender has been confirmed to look in Netflix’s new drama sequence specializing in the Kennedy household.
As reported by Selection, Netflix has greenlit the sequence titled Kennedy based mostly on the ebook by Fredrik Logevall titled JFK: Coming of Age within the American Century, 1917-1956. The official logline reads:
“‘Kennedy’ reveals the intimate lives, loves, rivalries and tragedies that formed essentially the most iconic dynasty in trendy historical past, and helped create the world we reside in right this moment. Starting within the Thirties, the primary season charts the unbelievable ascent of Joe (Fassbender) and Rose Kennedy and their 9 youngsters, together with rebellious second son Jack, who struggles to flee the shadow of his golden boy older brother.”
Fassbender will star as Joseph Kennedy Sr. and the streaming service has greenlit an eight-episode first season. It has been two years for the reason that sequence was final reported when Netflix claimed it will be an American model of The Crown. Thomas Vinterberg (Removed from the Madding Crowd) is about to direct alongside Sam Shaw as showrunner and govt producer.
Shaw has spoken concerning the upcoming drama, stating, “Fredrik Logevall’s beautiful, nuanced biography pulls a veil on the human strivings and burdens behind the parable, revealing as a lot about our current second, how we received right here and the place we’re going, as concerning the Kennedys themselves.”
There have been many variations and portrayals of the Kennedys resulting from their vital mark in U.S. enterprise, politics, and leisure. Their finest recognized second was, in fact, John F. Kennedy’s presidency and, in the end, his assassination. The household’s affect continued a long time after JFK’s loss of life as members continued serving within the federal workplace.
This can mark Michael Fassbender’s second main position in a TV sequence following his time in Paramount+ sequence The Company, which is planning its second season. He’s primarily recognized for his film roles, together with Inglourious Basterds, the X-Males franchise, and 12 Years a Slave.
There isn’t any official launch date for Netflix’s Kennedy sequence, however it’s anticipated that information will come trickling down about who will star alongside Fassbender as Rose Kennedy in addition to the Kennedy youngsters. If Netflix is making an attempt to make an “American” The Crown then we will count on a number of seasons highlighting scandals, drama, and doubtlessly the JFK presidency.
- Birthname
-
Michael Fassbender
- Birthdate
-
April 2, 1977
- Birthplace
-
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Professions
-
Actor, Producer
- Top
-
6 toes 0 inches