Even though there is a bit of superhero fatigue in society, there’s no denying that superhero films are still a dominant force in Hollywood. Just look at “Deadpool & Wolverine” for proof. That said, there is plenty to mock about superhero filmmaking, and that’s exactly what you find in “The Franchise.”
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As seen in the trailer, “The Franchise” tells the story of a film crew attempting to make a superhero film. The comedy aims to showcase the ridiculousness that goes into superhero filmmaking, showing viewers examples of what actually goes on. Of course, much like shows such as “Veep,” it’s more of a satire than a docuseries. 
The ensemble cast includes Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Lolly Adefope, Darren Goldstein, Isaac Powell, Richard E. Grant, and Daniel Brühl. The series comes from the mind of Armando Iannucci, the man who brought us “Veep.” In addition, “The Franchise” pilot was directed by Sam Mendes and written by Jon Brown, who serves as showrunner.
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“The Franchise” is set to debut on HBO on October 6. You can watch the trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
THE FRANCHISE follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The comedy series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question — how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? Because every f*ck-up has an origin story.