By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) An eight-part drama about Benjamin Franklin’s role in the American Revolution starring Michael Douglas is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on April 12.’Franklin’ to premiere on Apple TV+ on April 12The series will star Academy, Emmy, and AFI Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michael Douglas in the titular role. Douglas also serves as executive producer.”Franklin” is a story based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America,” written by Stacy Schiff. In December 1776, Franklin, already famous for his electrical experiments, embarked on a secret mission to France to seek support for American independence. Despite being 70 years old and having no diplomatic training, he successfully convinced the monarchy to support America’s democratic experiment. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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