HBO has opted not to proceed with a second season of The Franchise, its superhero movie satire from Jon Brown, Sam Mendes and Armando Iannucci.

The series, which counted 'Veep' creator Armando Iannucci and Sam Mendes as producers, debuted last October. HBO has canceled The Franchise, its series that parodied superhero movie franchises, after one season.

"The Franchise," the satirical comedy series about the making of a superhero movie, will not be returning for a second season on HBO.

Jan. 4 (UPI) -- HBO has canceled its filmmaking comedy, The Franchise, after one season. "We're so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with the tremendously talented team behind The Franchise, especially Sam Mendes, Jon Brown, Armando Iannucci, and this hilarious ensemble of actors," the cable network said Friday.

Speaking to Deadline, an HBO spokesperson thanked the team behind The Franchise. "We're so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with the tremendously talented team behind

T he news that HBO has decided not to renew The Franchise for a second season has caught many by surprise, especially given the positive reviews it received. Created by Jon Brown,

HBO has announced that it has cancelled The Franchise, the satirical comedy series created by Jo Brown and produced by Sam Mendes and Armando Lannucci after just one season