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Tom Francis Debuts Opposite Richard Gere in Apple TV+ Drama

5/27/2026

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Tom Francis joins Apple TV+ limited series The Off Weeks as Jonathan’s son, opposite Richard Gere.
Francis, a Tony and Olivier-nominated actor for Sunset Boulevard, appeared in Netflix’s You, Jay Kelly and The Mosquito Bowl.
Apple TV+ is using The Off Weeks to grow its prestige-drama lineup against Netflix, HBO and Prime Video.
Industry reports note Francis auditioned for the James Bond role with Amazon MGM Studios, signaling broader visibility.

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Tom Francis joins Apple TV+ limited series The Off Weeks as Jonathan’s son, opposite Richard Gere.
Francis, a Tony and Olivier-nominated actor for Sunset Boulevard, appeared in Netflix’s You, Jay Kelly and The Mosquito Bowl.
Apple TV+ is using The Off Weeks to grow its prestige-drama lineup against Netflix, HBO and Prime Video.
Industry reports note Francis auditioned for the James Bond role with Amazon MGM Studios, signaling broader visibility.