The Franchise

2024 - 2024

Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye

6th October 2024

Episode 1

While problems plague the set of the latest Maximum Studios superhero film Tecto: Eye of the Storm, First Assistant Director Dan scrambles to keep the crew afloat amid a series of shakeups.

Scene 36: The Invisible Jackhammer

13th October 2024

Episode 2

Hoping to wrap on a complicated stunt by the end of the day, Dan faces unsolicited scrutiny from Dag, while Anita asserts herself as the film's newest producer, and Eric demands more extras.

Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost

20th October 2024

Episode 3

After the media decides Maximum Studios has a "woman problem," Anita asks the crew to find ways to empower the film's only female character. Meanwhile, Adam's questionable supplement regimen takes its toll.

Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler

27th October 2024

Episode 4

While they prepare for a big celebrity cameo from the studio's most popular superhero, the Tecto crew finds themselves at odds with another film within Maximum franchise.

Scene 16: Eric's Hospital Scene

3rd November 2024

Episode 5

When Peter is called onto the set of Maximum's latest tentpole, Dag is recruited to help with Adam's insecurities. As Anita struggles to incorporate some unusual product placement, Eric deals with a disgruntled crew.

Scene 110: Baptism of Fire

10th November 2024

Episode 6

As the crew threatens mutiny over yet another late-night shoot, Dan attempts to raise morale, while Eric anticipates a visit from an A-list director. Meanwhile, Peter and Steph each flirt with potential HR violations.

Scene 113: The Bridge

17th November 2024

Episode 7

On location in Armenia, Eric is pushed over the edge by an article blaming Maximum Studios for the sorry state of modern cinema. With Dan in charge, Dag relishes the chance to play First AD... until a failed stunt leads to chaos.

Scene 117: The Death of Eye

24th November 2024

Episode 8

After Anita uncovers some troubling news about Tecto, Dan works on a plan, while Dag tries to dodge the Armenian authorities. Later, an on-set incident overshadows Peter's final day of shooting.

Top Cast

Himesh Patel•Aya Cash•Jessica Hynes

The crew of an unloved franchise movie fight for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The 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.

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Himesh Patel

Daniel Kumar

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Aya Cash

Anita Yarnell

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Jessica Hynes

Steph Mundun

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Billy Magnussen

Adam Randolph

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Lolly Adefope

Dagmara 'Dag' Nwaeze

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Darren Goldstein

Pat Shannon

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Isaac Powell

Bryson Hird

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Richard E. Grant

Peter Fairchild

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Daniel Brühl

Eric Bouchard

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Executive Producer

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Sam Mendes

Executive Producer

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Armando Iannucci

Executive Producer

Jim Klever-Weis

Executive Producer

Julie Pastor

Executive Producer

Pippa Harris

Executive Producer

Nicolas Brown

Executive Producer

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Michele Clapton

Costume Design

Lottie Geliot

Set Decorating Coordinator

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Trent Reznor

Original Music Composer

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Atticus Ross

Original Music Composer

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