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Netflix Announces 'Kennedy' Series with Michael Fassbender

Published January 24, 2026, 17:12
Netflix Announces 'Kennedy' Series with Michael Fassbender

Netflix is developing a new series titled 'Kennedy' based on the life of the Kennedy family, similar to the successful series 'The Crown'. Michael Fassbender will star as Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. The series will be based on Frederick Logueval's biography, 'JFK: Coming Of Age In The American Century, 1917-1956', and will cover John F. Kennedy's childhood and political rise up to his decision to run for president. The series creator, Sam Shaw, described the Kennedy story as an 'American mythology', emphasizing the human side behind the myth. It will explore JFK's experiences during World War II, his relationships, and his political ambitions. A second part of the series will likely focus on his presidency and assassination.