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Netflix Unveils 'Kennedy' Series Starring Michael Fassbender

10/20/2025

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Netflix will release an eight-episode drama series titled "Kennedy" with no release date announced.
Michael Fassbender, the actor, will star as Joe Kennedy Sr.
The series is based on Fredrik Logevall's book "JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917-1956."
Sam Shaw will serve as showrunner.
Thomas Vinterberg will direct the project.

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Netflix will release an eight-episode drama series titled "Kennedy" with no release date announced.
Michael Fassbender, the actor, will star as Joe Kennedy Sr.
The series is based on Fredrik Logevall's book "JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917-1956."
Sam Shaw will serve as showrunner.
Thomas Vinterberg will direct the project.