According to its official synopsis, this historical anthology series will peel back the curtain on the personal and political lives of the enigmatic women at the heart of the White House.

Anderson will join Viola Davis and Michelle Pfeiffer, set to play Michelle Obama and Betty Ford. Amy Israel, EVP of scripted programming for Showtime Networks, said it’s inspiring to have them at the forefront of this series.

“Gillian Anderson is an actress of incredible range and exquisite talent—she is the perfect choice to complete this powerhouse trio, who will inhabit the roles of these iconic women,” said Israel in a statement.

Susanne Bier is set to direct and executive produce, while the rest of the cast will include Aaron Eckhart, Judy Greer, and Rhys Wakefield.

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According to Showtime’s official logline, this historical series will “peel back the curtain on the personal and political lives of these enigmatic women, with season one focusing on Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford, and Michelle Obama.”

The role of Eleanor Roosevelt is yet to be cast, but whoever ends up winning it will be in pretty amazing company. Viola Davis has been cast in the role of Michelle Obama, while the three-time Oscar nominee Michelle Pfeiffer agreed to play Betty Ford.

Aaron Eckhart’s casting in the role of Gerald Ford makes us even more excited for this project, especially since this will be his first major TV appearance. The Dark Knight star mostly appeared in guest television roles so far, most recently in Matthew Weiner’s The Romanoffs.

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According to its official synopsis, this historical anthology series will peel back the curtain on the personal and political lives of the enigmatic women at the heart of the White House.

Anderson will join Viola Davis and Michelle Pfeiffer, set to play Michelle Obama and Betty Ford. Amy Israel, EVP of scripted programming for Showtime Networks, said it’s inspiring to have them at the forefront of this series.

“Gillian Anderson is an actress of incredible range and exquisite talent—she is the perfect choice to complete this powerhouse trio, who will inhabit the roles of these iconic women,” said Israel in a statement.

Susanne Bier is set to direct and executive produce, while the rest of the cast will include Aaron Eckhart, Judy Greer, and Rhys Wakefield.

The post Gillian Anderson Cast as Eleanor Roosevelt in “The First Lady” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

According to Showtime’s official logline, this historical series will “peel back the curtain on the personal and political lives of these enigmatic women, with season one focusing on Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford, and Michelle Obama.”

The role of Eleanor Roosevelt is yet to be cast, but whoever ends up winning it will be in pretty amazing company. Viola Davis has been cast in the role of Michelle Obama, while the three-time Oscar nominee Michelle Pfeiffer agreed to play Betty Ford.

Aaron Eckhart’s casting in the role of Gerald Ford makes us even more excited for this project, especially since this will be his first major TV appearance. The Dark Knight star mostly appeared in guest television roles so far, most recently in Matthew Weiner’s The Romanoffs.

The post Aaron Eckhart Joins Anthology Series “The First Lady” appeared first on EverydayKoala.