Netflix's Highly Anticipated JFK Limited Series: The Ultimate Successor to The Crown

Summary

Netflix plans to develop a JFK show following the conclusion of The Crown, potentially filling the void left by the popular biographical drama.

The limited series will be adapted from the 2020 Fredrik Logevall biography JFK: Coming Of Age In The American Century, 1917-1956. Eric Roth, the co-screenwriter of Killers of the Flower Moon, will be responsible for writing and executive producing the show. It will chronicle JFK's journey from his childhood to his Senate appointment.

Netflix plans to create a JFK show following the conclusion of The Crown. The Crown, a biographical drama centered around Queen Elizabeth II, features different actors portraying the Queen at various stages of her life. However, the upcoming sixth season of The Crown will mark the end of the series, concluding with Prince Charles' wedding to Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005.

According to Variety, Netflix is currently developing a limited series based on the 2020 biography JFK: Coming Of Age In The American Century, 1917-1956 by Fredrik Logevall. This series aims to fill the void left by The Crown and will delve into the life of former President John F. Kennedy, starting from his childhood and leading up to his Senate appointment. Eric Roth, co-screenwriter of Killers of the Flower Moon, is set to write and executive produce this project.

A Brief History of JFK Onscreen

The life of JFK has captivated audiences with its captivating historical figures and dramatic incidents, making it a popular choice for dramatization. From his marriage to Jacqueline Kennedy, to the alleged affair with Marilyn Monroe, and ultimately his assassination by Lee Harvey Oswald in 1963, various aspects of his life and death have been depicted in over 20 movies and TV projects since then.

One notable project in this realm is the 1991 film JFK directed by Oliver Stone, which delves into the investigation of his assassination. It achieved significant commercial success, ranking as the 17th highest-grossing movie worldwide that year. Additionally, the film received eight Oscar nominations, winning two. JFK's character has also made appearances in diverse titles such as the animated comedy Clone High, the 2013 biopic The Butler which focuses on White House staff members, and even the first-person shooter video game Prey. His cinematic portrayal remains so popular that Danish actor Caspar Phillipson has portrayed him in no less than five projects, including the 2017 biopic Jackie.

Netflix has portrayed the life of JFK on multiple occasions, including in the Marilyn Monroe biopic "Blonde," where he was played by Phillipson. The aftermath of his assassination is also depicted in the time-traveling series "Umbrella Academy" season 2. Additionally, JFK appeared in season 2 of "The Crown," portrayed by Michael C. Hall. Despite exploring his legacy, Netflix has not yet dedicated a show to depicting his life in such detail, making their new project a potentially successful follow-up to the highly popular series "The Crown."