Michael Fassbender to Play Joseph Kennedy Sr. in New Netflix Series

‘Kennedy’ will explore the lives of one of America’s most recognizable political dynasties.
Michael Fassbender to Play Joseph Kennedy Sr. in New Netflix Series
Actor Michael Fassbender attends 'Meet The Actor' at Apple Store Soho on August 7, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
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Netflix has ordered a new series about the enigmatic Kennedy family, with Oscar-nominated actor Michael Fassbender set to portray the family patriarch, Joseph Kennedy Sr.

The historical drama, aptly titled “Kennedy,” will examine the untold story of one of the most recognizable political dynasties in American history.