‘The Franchise’: HBO’s New Comedy Brutally Skewers Marvel Superhero Movies

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“The Franchise,” the latest from “Veep” creator Armando Iannucci, takes aim at the millions spent on blockbuster franchise movies and the swarm of buffoons behind the process.

Jessica Hynes, Daniel Brühl, Isaac Powell, Aya Cash, Himesh Patel, and Lolly Adefope in 'The Franchise'
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