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The series, which explores the inner lives of three former first ladies, also stars Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt.

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Showtime’s upcoming anthology series The First Lady is seeking to re-tell American history through the eyes of women who lived and worked in the White House, with the first season focusing on first ladies Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford, and Michelle Obama. The long-planned series is currently finalizing its large cast of characters, with X-Files star Gillian Anderson set to play Eleanor Roosevelt, and Michelle Pfeiffer to play Betty Ford. First announced in 2019, Oscar-winner Viola Davis is...

Malia Obama in an upcoming anthology series titled, “The Frist Lady.” More inside… More Obamas? Yes, please! Malia Obama has been casted! ”Little Fires Everywhere” star Lexi Underwood – who plays Kerry Washington’s on-screen daughter – has been chosen to play First Daughter Malia Obama. She’ll star opposite Oscar winner Viola Davis, who will portray Forever FLOTUS O.T. Fagbenle, who will star as Forever POTUS Barack Obama. Lexi’s role as the eldest Obama daughter is d...

Dakota Fanning to Play Susan Ford in Showtime Series The First Lady Joe Otterson, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Variety has learned. Susan is the only daughter of Betty Ford and President Gerald Ford, who will be played in the series by Michelle Pfeiffer and Aaron Eckhart respectively. Susan was a teenager during her father’s time in the White House and is said to have often introduced progressive ideas to her family. More from Variety “The First Lady” will also star Viola Davis a Mic...

Share The upcoming series will also emphasize previously overlooked female leadership in the American government and include various other historical figures. Viola Davis and OT Fagbenle will portray Michelle and Barack Obama, respectively, and Gillian Anderson is set to play Eleanor Roosevelt. Looking back: The series will partially follow Susan as she navigates her teenage years in the White House while simultaneously introducing progressive ideals to her parents; she is seen with other memb...

See the first photos from Jamie Foxx‘s new series Dad, Stop Embarrassing Me All that and more First up, Peacock has ordered two new scripted series to add to the streaming service’s library. An Untitled Craig Robinson Project formerly known as Killing It has been given a 10-episode order. Details aren’t plentiful, but the show is said to be about class, capitalism and one man’s quest to achieve the American dream. And also about hunting really big snakes. Brooklyn Nine-Nine co-creat...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. ‘First Lady’ filming to close downtown Covington streets COVINGTON, Ga. — Several streets around the downtown area will be closed this week as production teams are filming portions of a new Showtime series. Downtown Coordinator Nic Matthews confirmed film crews would be in Covington today, Feb. 25, to shoot “The First Lady,...

Gillian Anderson is set to play history's favourite bisexual, Eleanor Roosevelt, in a new Showtime TV series.

Malia Obama Will Be Portrayed byLittle Fires Everywhere Star Lexi Underwood Erica Gonzales © Getty Images Viola Davis will portray Michelle Obama in the upcoming Showtime seriesThe First Lady. Heres what else to know. Its really happening. Viola Davis will play former First Lady Michelle Obama for the upcoming Showtime series tentatively titled The First Lady. Expected to"peel back the curtain on the personal and political lives" of past First Ladies, according to Variety, ...