Netflix is bringing a drama series focusing on the Kennedy family that will star German-Irish actor Michael Fassbender as Joseph Kennedy Sr.
The upcoming series will uncover the intimate truths at the heart of one of America's most notorious dynasties. The historical drama is inspired by Fredrik Logevall's book "JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917-1956."
Kennedy Family Drama Series on Netflix
It starts long before a Kennedy ever lived inside the White House and focuses on the 1930s as Joe Sr., his wife Rose, and their nine kids start to capture the attention of a nation. The series, "Kennedy," from showrunner and executive producer Sam Shaw, follows the family's romances and rivalries.
Shaw said that the Kennedys' story is the closest there is to American mythology, noting that Logevall's biography "pulls a veil on the human strivings and burdens behind the myth." He said it reveals as much about modern times as about the Kennedys themselves, according to Tudum.
The drama series shows the intimate lives, loves, rivalries, and tragedies that the Kennedy family experienced. The first season of the show focuses on the ascent of Joe and Rose alongside their nine children, including the rebellious second son, Jack.
The creative team for the upcoming Netflix series includes Thomas Vinterberg ("The Hunt"), Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and Kaitlin Dahill. More details about the series are expected to be shared in the near future.
The announcement of the new show comes two years after a report noted that the series was in development for Netflix. At the time, the platform apparently saw the show as an American version of "The Clown," Variety reported.
Michael Fassbender in a Leading Role
"Kennedy" marks Fassbender's second leading TV role in the past few years, with the other one being the Paramount+ Premium show "The Agency." The latter is currently prepping up for a second season.
The actor is most notable for his work in many movies, such as "12 Years a Slave" and "Steve Jobs." Other works that made him famous include "Inglorious Bastards," "Shame," "Frank," and the "X-Men" franchise.
Some of the more notable events that could be featured in the upcoming series include the Kennedy family producing the 35th president of the United States and a New York senator and presidential hopeful. Another is the fact that both of these individuals were assassinated.
There had been talks of a Kennedy curse that were reinforced when the former's son, JFK Jr., lost his life along with his wife and sister-in-law in 1999 due to a plane crash, as per CNN.
