The first trailer has arrived online for Showtime’s upcoming drama series The First Lady which delves into both the personal and political lives of Michelle Obama (Viola Davis), Betty Ford (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Eleanor Roosevelt (Gillian Anderson); take a look here…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j36nGWGC5FI
“THE FIRST LADY is a revelatory reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House. In the East Wing of the White House, many of history’s most impactful and world-changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by America’s charismatic, complex and dynamic First Ladies. This series will peel back the curtain on the personal and political lives of three unique, enigmatic women, tracing their journeys to Washington through interweaving storylines with an enlightening intimacy, with season one focusing on Michelle Obama, Betty Ford and Eleanor Roosevelt. ”
The First Lady features a cast that includes Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, O-T Fagbenle as Barack Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford, Aaron Eckhart as Gerald Ford, Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt, Kiefer Sutherland as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Kathleen Garrett as Laura Bush, Lexi Underwood as Malia Obama, Saniyya Sidney as Sasha Obama, Dakota Fanning as Susan Ford, Regina Taylor as Marian Robinson, and Cailee Spaeny as Anna Roosevelt.
The First Lady premieres on Showtime on April 17th.
