HBO released the following statement on the cancellation: "We're so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with the tremendously talented team behind The Franchise, especially Sam Mendes, Jon Brown, Armando Iannucci, and this hilarious ensemble of actors. While we won't be moving forward with another season, we look forward to collaborating with all of them in the future."
The comedy starred Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Lolly Adefope, Darren Goldstein, Isaac Powell, Richard E. Grant and Daniel Brühl.
Jon Brown created the comedy. He executive produced with Armando Iannucci, Pippa Harris, Nicolas Brown, Julie Pastor, Marina Hyde, Keith Akushie, Tony Roche, Jim Kleverweis and director Sam Mendes. Neal Street Productions and Dundee Productions produced.
