The First Lady (American TV series)
The First Lady[1] is an American television anthology drama series created by Aaron Cooley. It will premiere on Showtime.
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Aaron Cooley |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Original network | Showtime |
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Cast and characters
- Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, former first lady (2009–2017)[2]
- Jayme Lawson as Michelle Obama (young)
- Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford, former first lady (1974–1977)[1]
- Kristine Froseth as Betty Ford (young)
- Unspecified as Eleanor Roosevelt, former first lady (1933–1945)
- Pamela Adlon as Nancy Howe
- Rhys Wakefield as Dick Cheney
Production
Development
On February 5, 2020, it was announced that Showtime had given the production a series order. Executive producers were expected to include Viola Davis, Julius Tennon, Cathy Schulman, Jeff Gaspin, Brad Kaplan and Aaron Cooley, who also created the series and will write. Davis would star as Michelle Obama.[3] In January 2021, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jayme Lawson, and Kristine Froseth joined the cast of the series as Betty Ford, young Obama, and young Ford, respectively, with Susanne Bier set to direct and executive produce.[1][4] That same month, Pamela Adlon and Rhys Wakefield joined the cast.[5]
References
- Andreeva, Nellie (January 21, 2021). "Michelle Pfeiffer To Star As Betty Ford In 'The First Lady', Susanne Bier To Direct Showtime Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
- "First Ladies: New Original Series - Official Site". Showtime. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (2020-02-05). "'First Ladies' Drama Starring Viola Davis As Michelle Obama Gets Series Order At Showtime". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
- Otterson, Joe (January 26, 2021). "'The First Lady' at Showtime Adds Kristine Froseth, Jayme Lawson (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- Andreeva, Nellie (January 27, 2021). "'The First Lady': Pamela Adlon & Rhys Wakefield Join Showtime Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
External links
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