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Rosalind Franklin TV Series in Development

Updated 2026-09-23 09:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new TV series is being developed about the life of Rosalind Franklin, a key scientist behind DNA and Covid-19 vaccines. The project is led by her great-niece Jessica Frank and directed by Valerie Weiss, known for 'Outer Banks'. Natalie Portman will star in the film adaptation.

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