Viola Davis portrayed countless fierce and fearless women during her decades-long career, but her next will be the most impressive one yet. The Oscar-winning actress is tapped to join Showtime’s upcoming First Ladies series in the role of Michelle Obama.
According to the official logline, this show will take place at the East Wing of the White House, “where 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.”
Michelle Obama isn’t the only First Lady who will be in the focus of Season 1 of this show. It will also feature Eleanor Roosevelt and Betty Ford, but we’re yet to find out who’ll play these enigmatic women who made history.
Aaron Cooley was in charge of writing this promising series, and he’ll also be serving as executive producer alongside Viola Davis. Michelle Obama isn’t the only historical figure she’s currently tapped to play. How to Get Away with Murder star is also set to appear in the upcoming Harriet Tubman biopic.
