The First Lady on Showtime is an anthology series shines the light on the extraordinary work that these women have done and shaped America in subtle ways.
What is the TV Show About?
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 government’s East Wing, 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.
The series peels back the curtain on the personal and political lives of three unique, enigmatic women and their families. It traces their journeys to Washington, dips into their pasts and follows them beyond the White House into their greatest moments.
Through interweaving storylines so intimate it’s as if the White House walls are talking, season one focuses on the enlightening lives of Michelle Obama, Betty Ford and Eleanor Roosevelt.
What is the Release Date of the Series?
The First Lady is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, April 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
What is the Cast of the Series?
Viola Davis plays Michelle Obama, with Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt. Kiefer Sutherland, Aaron Eckhart, Dakota Fanning also star.
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