Michael Fassbender leads Netflix series on Kennedys: What to expect
What's the story
Netflix has announced a new drama series titled Kennedy, which will chronicle the lives of the legendary Kennedy family. The series is based on Fredrik Logevall's biography JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917-1956. Academy Award-nominated actor Michael Fassbender will play family patriarch Joseph Kennedy Sr. in its eight-episode first season.
Series details
Here's everything else we know about 'Kennedy'
The series will begin in the 1930s and chart "the improbable ascent of Joe (Fassbender) and Rose Kennedy and their nine children, including rebellious second son Jack, who struggles to escape the shadow of his golden boy older brother." Joe-Rose were parents to three notable politicians, including US President John F Kennedy, and Senators Robert F Kennedy and Edward "Ted" Kennedy. Sam Shaw will be the showrunner and executive producer.
Actor's involvement
A look at Fassbender's career
Kennedy is Fassbender's second major television role in recent years, following his lead role in Paramount+'s The Agency. He is known for his performances in 12 Years a Slave, Steve Jobs, Inglourious Basterds, Shame, and Frank. He has also starred in several films from the Alien and X-Men franchises.
Series focus
'Kennedy' will be Netflix's answer to 'The Crown'
The series will explore "the intimate lives, loves, rivalries and tragedies that shaped the most iconic dynasty in modern history." It aims to reveal how these factors helped create "the world we live in today." The show is being positioned as Netflix's American answer to The Crown. It remains unclear when Kennedy will be released. The series is being produced by Chernin Entertainment with Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and Kaitlin Dahill as executive producers.