Netflix will soon release a new eight-part series called Kennedy, which tells the story of the famous Kennedy family.
The upcoming show will feature Michael Fassbender playing Joe Kennedy Sr., the father of President John F. Kennedy. It’s based on the book JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917-1956 by Fredrik Logevall.
Netflix says the series will explore the personal stories—the loves, conflicts, and hardships—of the family that became a modern icon and significantly influenced the world we know today.
The story takes place in the 1930s and centers on Joe and Rose Kennedy and their nine children. It particularly focuses on Jack, their second son, who often felt overshadowed by his older brother and had a rebellious streak.
Michael Fassbender will play Joe Kennedy Sr. in a new series called KENNEDY, which tells the story of the famous Kennedy family – their lives, relationships, competitions, and hardships. The first season, starting in the 1930s, will focus on how Joe and Rose Kennedy and their nine children rose to prominence.
— Netflix (@netflix) October 20, 2025
According to showrunner Sam Shaw, the story of the Kennedy family is almost like an American legend – a dramatic tale that blends the grandeur of Shakespeare with the soapy intrigue of a daytime drama like The Bold and the Beautiful. He shared this with Netflix’s Tudum.
Shaw praised Fredrik Logevall’s biography as a deeply insightful and nuanced portrayal, arguing that it sheds light not only on the Kennedys but also on the forces that have shaped our current world and future trajectory, revealing the human motivations and challenges behind the public image.
Shaw shared their enthusiasm for the project, explaining that they are excited to work with Eric Roth, Thomas Vinterberg, and a talented team to tell a story about a family and a changing world, especially given how relevant the past feels right now.
Joe and Rose Kennedy had nine children. Among them were Joseph, who passed away in 1944, and John F. Kennedy, who later served as the 35th President of the United States. Their other children were Robert, Edward, Rosemary, Kathleen, Eunice, Patricia, and Jean.
The announcement from Netflix comes as Ryan Murphy’s American Love Story is still being filmed. This series will tell the story of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s relationship, starring Naomi Watts as Jackie Kennedy, Paul Kelly as JFK Jr., and Sarah Pidgeon as Bessette. JFK Jr. and Bessette first met in 1992, married in 1996, and sadly died in a plane crash in 1999.
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2025-10-21 13:44