Cast of Franklin

Michael Douglas portrays Benjamin Franklin, the ingenious American Founding Father and central figure of the series.

Noah Jupe stars as William Temple Franklin, Benjamin Franklin's grandson and an important support throughout his diplomatic endeavors.

Marc Duret embodies Monsieur Brillon, a French friend and ally of Franklin during his time in France.

Eddie Marsan takes on the role of John Adams, a fellow diplomat and future President who works alongside Franklin.

Daniel Mays portrays Edward Bancroft, an informant for the British who becomes embroiled in Franklin's political games.

Ludivine Sagnier plays Madame Brillon, also known as Anne Louise Brillon de Jouy, who is part of Franklin's close circle in France.

Assaad Bouab is cast as Pierre Beaumarchais, a vital French supporter of the American cause.

Théodore Pellerin appears as Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, the young French aristocrat who played a significant part in the American Revolutionary War.

Jeanne Balibar depicts Madame Helvétius, also known as Anne-Catherine de Ligniville, another of Franklin's confidantes within the French intellectual circuit.

John Hollingworth portrays Lord David Stormont, a British diplomat and adversary to Franklin's mission.