Netflix has provided a first look at Michael Fassbender as Joe Kennedy Sr. in its upcoming drama series, “Kennedy.” This series will explore the lives of the Kennedy family, based on Fredrik Logevall’s book, “JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917-1956.”
Key Cast and Characters
The series features a robust ensemble cast, with several notable additions. Alongside Fassbender, fans can expect to see:
- Laura Donnelly as Rose Kennedy
- Nick Robinson as Joe Kennedy Jr.
- Joshuah Melnick as Jack Kennedy
- Lydia Peckham as Rosemary Kennedy
- Saura Lightfoot-Leon as Kick Kennedy
New Cast Members
Newly added cast members include:
- Georgina Bitmead as Eunice Kennedy, the fifth child
- Miley Locke as younger Kick Kennedy, the fourth child
- Tipper Seifert-Cleveland as younger Rosemary Kennedy, the third child
- Hera Hilmar as Inga Arvad, a close associate of Jack Kennedy
- Wyatt Russell as Charles Lindbergh, renowned aviator
- Patrick Fischler as Arthur Krock, influential journalist
- Caitlin FitzGerald as Clare Boothe Luce, writer and politician
- Louis Landau as Billy Cavendish, British aristocrat
- Robin Soans as Neville Chamberlain, former UK Prime Minister
- Denis O’Hare as Raymond Furness, U.S. State Department official
- Albert Welling as Winston Churchill, former UK Prime Minister
- Toby Huss as Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd U.S. President
- Eddie Marsan as J. Edgar Hoover, first FBI director
Production Details
The eight-episode first season of “Kennedy” is currently in production in London. The team behind the series includes showrunner Sam Shaw and executive producers from Chernin Entertainment, Eric Roth, and others. The official description highlights the journey of Joe and Rose Kennedy and their children, showcasing the family’s influence on modern society.
