The First Lady (American TV series)

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The First Lady
GenreDrama
Created byAaron Cooley
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Release
Original networkShowtime
External links
Website

The First Lady[1] is an American television anthology drama series created by Aaron Cooley which is set to premiere on Showtime in 2022.[2]

Cast and characters[]

Main[]

Recurring[]

Episodes[]

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1TBASusanne Bier[4]TBA2022 (2022)[4]

Production[]

Development[]

On February 5, 2020, it was announced that Showtime had given the production, then known as First Ladies, 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.[5] 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][6] That same month, Pamela Adlon and Rhys Wakefield joined the cast.[7]

On February 16, 2021, Aaron Eckhart joined the cast as President Gerald Ford.[8] That same month, Judy Greer replaced Adlon due to scheduling conflicts.[9] On February 22, 2021, it was announced that Gillian Anderson would portray Eleanor Roosevelt.[10] Three days later, on February 25, 2021, it was announced that O. T. Fagbenle would portray President Barack Obama.[11] Dakota Fanning was announced to have joined the cast as Susan Ford on March 2, 2021.[12] On March 9, 2021, Lexi Underwood joined the cast as Malia Obama in a recurring role.[13]

On March 10, 2021, nine more joined the cast, including Derek Cecil as Donald Rumsfeld, Aya Cash as Esther Liebowitz, Jake Picking as Gerald Ford (young), Cayden Boyd as Michael Ford, Marc Hills as Jack Ford, Ben Cook as Steven Ford, Leslie Kritzer as Martha Graham, Thomas E. Sullivan as Bill Warren and Patrice Johnson Chevannes as Clara Powell.[14][15]

On April 13, 2021, Regina Taylor joined the cast in a series regular role as Marian Shields Robinson, while Saniyya Sidney, Julian De Niro and Evan Parke joined the cast in recurring roles as Sasha Obama, young Barack Obama and SS Allen Taylor, respectively.[16] In June 2021, Gloria Reuben and Kate Mulgrew joined the cast as Valerie June Jarrett and Susan Sher, while Rosalind Chao, Michael Potts, Kathleen Garrett and Donna Lynne Champlin joined in recurring capacities.[17][18][19]

In July 2021, Kiefer Sutherland and Lily Rabe joined the main cast as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok, respectively, while Ellen Burstyn, Eliza Scanlen, Cailee Spaeny, Clea DuVall and Charlie Plummer joined the cast in recurring roles.[20][21][22][23] In August 2021, Jackie Earle Haley, Maria Dizzia, and Jeremy Bobb were cast in recurring capacities.[24]

Filming[]

On February 25, 2021, it was announced that filming had begun in Covington, Georgia.[25]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c 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.
  2. ^ Baumgartner, Drew (August 24, 2021). "Showtime's Anthology Series 'The First Lady,' About Three Iconic White House Women, Will Premiere in 2022". Collider. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  3. ^ "First Ladies: New Original Series - Official Site". Showtime. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  4. ^ a b Rice, Lynette (November 8, 2021). "Get a first look at Viola Davis as Michelle Obama in Showtime's The First Lady". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on November 9, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Otterson, Joe (January 26, 2021). "'The First Lady' at Showtime Adds Kristine Froseth, Jayme Lawson (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 27, 2021). "'The First Lady': Pamela Adlon & Rhys Wakefield Join Showtime Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 16, 2021). "'First Lady': Aaron Eckhart To Play Gerald Ford In Showtime Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  9. ^ White, Peter (2021-02-19). "Judy Greer To Replace Pamela Adlon In Showtime's 'The First Lady'". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 22, 2021). "Gillian Anderson To Star As Eleanor Roosevelt In 'The First Lady' Showtime Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 25, 2021). "'The First Lady': O-T Fagbenle To Play Barack Obama In Showtime Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  12. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 2, 2021). "'The First Lady': Dakota Fanning To Play Susan Ford In Showtime Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  13. ^ Otterson, Joe (March 9, 2021). "'Little Fires Everywhere' Star Lexi Underwood to Play Malia Obama in 'The First Lady' at Showtime". Variety. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  14. ^ Sneider, Jeff (March 10, 2021). "Exclusive: 'House of Cards' Alum Derek Cecil to Play Donald Rumsfeld in 'The First Lady' on Showtime". Collider. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  15. ^ Petski, Denise (March 10, 2021). "'The First Lady': Aya Cash, Jake Picking, Ben Cook Among 8 Cast In Showtime Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  16. ^ Petski, Denise (April 13, 2021). "'The First Lady': Regina Taylor To Play Michelle Obama's Mother In Showtime Anthology Series; Saniyya Sidney, 2 More Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  17. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 4, 2021). "Gloria Reuben Joins Blumhouse's 'Firestarter' & Showtime Anthology Series 'The First Lady". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  18. ^ Petski, Denise (June 8, 2021). "'The First Lady': Kate Mulgrew To Recur, Cathy Schulman Named Showrunner On Showtime Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  19. ^ Petski, Denise (June 14, 2021). "'The First Lady': Rosalind Chao, Michael Potts & Donna Lynne Champlin To Recur On Showtime Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  20. ^ Petski, Denise (July 8, 2021). "'The First Lady': Kiefer Sutherland To Play Franklin D. Roosevelt On Showtime Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  21. ^ Petski, Denise (July 27, 2021). "'The First Lady': Lily Rabe To Play Journalist Lorena Hickock In Showtime Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  22. ^ Petski, Denise (July 23, 2021). "'The First Lady': Ellen Burstyn, Eliza Scanlen, Cailee Spaeny To Recur On Showtime Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  23. ^ Petski, Denise (July 30, 2021). "'The First Lady': Clea DuVall & Charlie Plummer Join Showtime Anthology Series As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  24. ^ Petski, Denise (August 9, 2021). "'The First Lady': Jackie Earle Haley, Maria Dizzia & Jeremy Bobb To Recur On Showtime Anthology Series". Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  25. ^ Beck, Taylor (February 25, 2021). "'First Lady' filming to close downtown Covington streets". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2021.

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