Hollywood actor stars in the new Apple TV+ series Franklin that is based on the eponymous figure's time spent in France as America's first diplomat
Michael Douglas has won Oscars for both acting and producing, but says he has become more selective about his acting roles in recent years. The 79-year-old is a renowned figure in the film industry having produced and starred in a selection of award-winning films. He has two Academy Awards to his name - Best Picture for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Best Actor for Wall Street - but says it is roles like Franklin that make him want to continue acting.
' He adds: 'Franklin was sort of the beginning of the middle class, because he came from a poor background and established the basis for that.' Read more on Sky News: Harry Potter steam train back on track - but booked passengers at risk of losing seatsLoggerhead turtles wash up in UK - thousands of miles away from home By Douglas's side for the series is Noah Jupe as William Temple Franklin.
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