Popular “X-Men” actor Michael Fassbender recently appeared as a brand new character in the all-new “Kennedy” series. The 49-year-old went viral after photos and videos of him filming an upcoming OTT show went viral online.
Fassbender, best known for his roles in “Prometheus,” “Black Bag” and “Inglourious Bastards,” will appear as the family patriarch, Joe Kennedy Sr.
Michael Fassbender transforms into Joe Kennedy Sr. in “The Kennedys.”
Filming for the upcoming OTT series titled ‘Kennedy’ has begun, and glimpses of the cast returning to history have recently gone viral. “X-Men” star Michael Fassbender was also seen filming the show on April 20. His complete transformation as Joe Kennedy Sr.
It sent fans into a frenzy. The actor became completely unrecognizable.Many fans and netizens compared his transformation with Joe Kennedy’s real father, noting that the two look almost the same. Many have praised the makeup artists behind the popular actor’s extensive transformation on the show.To transform into Kennedy Sr., Fassbender wore a striking gray coat over a smart suit and tie. He completed his outfit for the role by adding thick, round black glasses and a classic black fedora.
In the pictures shared online, the actor had a smile on his face and was holding a stack of newspapers in his hand.
About the upcoming “Kennedy” series
‘Kennedy’ is an upcoming series set to be released directly on Netflix. Explores the lives of one of America’s most famous families. “Kennedy reveals the intimate lives, loves, rivalries, and tragedies that shaped the most famous dynasty in modern history and helped create the world we live in today,” the official chronicle says, according to PEOPLE.The series is set to explore the early years and life of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, with Joe Kennedy Sr. as the main focal point. Along with Fassbender, the show will also feature Laura Donnelly as Rose Kennedy, Nick Robinson as Joe Kennedy Jr., Joshua Melnick as Jack Kennedy, Lydia Beckham as Rosemary Kennedy, Sora Lightfoot Lyon as Cake Kennedy, Ben Miles as Eddie Moore, Cole Dauman as Lem Billings, and Imogen Poots as Gloria Swanson.
