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Michael Douglas Says Benjamin Franklin Would be ‘Highly, Highly Disappointed’ in the United States Ahead of ‘Franklin’ Premiere in Cannes
Michael Douglas cited the fragility of democracy during a Canneseries press conference for his upcoming Apple TV+ series about Benjamin Franklin.
The talk inevitably turned political at the press conference for Michael Douglas ’ forthcoming series “Franklin,” in which he stars as the scientist and statesman. “The show was a great reminder for me about how fragile democracy is,” Douglas said in response to Variety ‘s question during the press conference on Wednesday morning ahead of the Apple TV+ series’ premiere at Canneseries in the South of France later that evening. The 18th century Frenchman was a man who wore “multiple masks,” Bouab told Variety: as well as an inventor and political agitator he was a writer, musician and spy for the king.
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