“The First Lady” won’t be getting a second term in office. Showtime’s 10-episode anthology series about three of the most famous presidential wives has been canceled after just one season, TheWrap has confirmed.
“The anthology series The First Lady will not be moving forward with another season. We would like to applaud the artistry and commitment of our showrunner Cathy Schulman, director Susanne Bier, their fellow executive producers, our amazing cast, led by executive producer Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson, and our studio partner Lionsgate for their dedicated work in telling the unique stories of three remarkable leaders,” the network said in a statement, provided to TheWrap.
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“The anthology series The First Lady will not be moving forward with another season. We would like to applaud the artistry and commitment of our showrunner Cathy Schulman, director Susanne Bier, their fellow executive producers, our amazing cast, led by executive producer Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson, and our studio partner Lionsgate for their dedicated work in telling the unique stories of three remarkable leaders,” the network said in a statement, provided to TheWrap.
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- 8/2/2022
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Being the First Lady is never the second hardest job.
Showtime’s anthology drama series “The First Lady” captures the legacy of three former FLOTUSes: Eleanor Roosevelt (Gillian Anderson), Betty Ford (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Michelle Obama (Viola Davis).
“The First Lady has to be a special kind of woman,” Pfeiffer as Ford explains in the trailer, while Davis’ Obama pushes back against being branded as the “Black Martha Stewart.”
Meanwhile, Anderson’s Roosevelt tells President Franklin D. Roosevelt (Kiefer Sutherland) that she has her own life, which seems to include a love affair with Lorena “Hick” Hickok, played by Lily Rabe.
“The First Lady” premieres Sunday, April 17, with a special Presidents’ Day weekend installation featuring out-of-home advertising and digital projections, near federal landmarks in highly trafficked travel locations, including New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Chicago.
Produced for Showtime by Lionsgate Television, the 10-episode series is created...
Showtime’s anthology drama series “The First Lady” captures the legacy of three former FLOTUSes: Eleanor Roosevelt (Gillian Anderson), Betty Ford (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Michelle Obama (Viola Davis).
“The First Lady has to be a special kind of woman,” Pfeiffer as Ford explains in the trailer, while Davis’ Obama pushes back against being branded as the “Black Martha Stewart.”
Meanwhile, Anderson’s Roosevelt tells President Franklin D. Roosevelt (Kiefer Sutherland) that she has her own life, which seems to include a love affair with Lorena “Hick” Hickok, played by Lily Rabe.
“The First Lady” premieres Sunday, April 17, with a special Presidents’ Day weekend installation featuring out-of-home advertising and digital projections, near federal landmarks in highly trafficked travel locations, including New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Chicago.
Produced for Showtime by Lionsgate Television, the 10-episode series is created...
- 2/17/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
A look at the White House experiences of Michelle Obama, Betty Ford, and Eleanor Roosevelt is what Showtime’s anthology drama First Lady is all about. Its official trailer has been released in advance of the series’ April debut.
The new anthology drama stars Oscar, Emmy and Tony winner Viola Davis (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom), as former first lady Michelle Obama, Oscar and Emmy nominee Michelle Pfeiffer (French Exit) as Betty Ford, and Emmy and Screen Actors Guild winner Gillian Anderson (The Crown) as Eleanor Roosevelt.
Showtime bills the series as “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 will peel back the curtain on...
The new anthology drama stars Oscar, Emmy and Tony winner Viola Davis (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom), as former first lady Michelle Obama, Oscar and Emmy nominee Michelle Pfeiffer (French Exit) as Betty Ford, and Emmy and Screen Actors Guild winner Gillian Anderson (The Crown) as Eleanor Roosevelt.
Showtime bills the series as “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 will peel back the curtain on...
- 2/17/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Viola Davis takes on the role of Michelle Obama in the official trailer for Showtime’s upcoming anthology drama “The First Lady.”
The trailer, which dropped Thursday morning, features glimpses of the Obamas in the White House (O-t Fagbenle is playing President Barack Obama) as Michelle navigates public life and mounting political pressures.
It also shows Michelle Pfeiffer unravelling as Betty Ford, the First Lady who went on to co-found the Betty Ford Center, a substance abuse treatment organization. Aaron Eckhart plays her husband, President Gerald Ford.
Gillian Anderson takes on Eleanor Roosevelt as she strives for agency as the First Lady married to President Franklin D. Roosevelt (Kiefer Sutherland).
Here’s a logline for the series: “The First Lady” is a “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...
The trailer, which dropped Thursday morning, features glimpses of the Obamas in the White House (O-t Fagbenle is playing President Barack Obama) as Michelle navigates public life and mounting political pressures.
It also shows Michelle Pfeiffer unravelling as Betty Ford, the First Lady who went on to co-found the Betty Ford Center, a substance abuse treatment organization. Aaron Eckhart plays her husband, President Gerald Ford.
Gillian Anderson takes on Eleanor Roosevelt as she strives for agency as the First Lady married to President Franklin D. Roosevelt (Kiefer Sutherland).
Here’s a logline for the series: “The First Lady” is a “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...
- 2/17/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Just when he thought he was out, they pull him back in (to the Oval Office).
Kiefer Sutherland, who starred as an unlikely Potus on Designated Survivor, has been elected to play President Franklin D. Roosevelt opposite previously cast Gillian Anderson (as Eleanor) in Showtime’s upcoming anthology series The First Lady.
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- 7/8/2021
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Mythic Quest is coming out of quarantine: Season 2 of the Apple TV+ workplace comedy will premiere Friday, May 7.
Following the show’s quarantine special, the upcoming episodes find “everyone back in the office (well, almost everyone), attempting to build upon the success of Raven’s Banquet by launching an epic new expansion, but Ian (Rob McElhenney) and the newly promoted co-creative director, Poppy (Charlotte Nicdao), struggle with the game’s direction,” per the official synopsis. “Meanwhile, C.W. (F. Murray Abraham) reconciles some unresolved issues from his past, the testers (Ashly Burch and Imani Hakim) test the bounds of an office romance,...
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- 2/19/2021
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Judy Greer is joining Showtime’s drama The First Lady (w/t), replacing Pamela Adlon in the anthology series that also features Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer and Aaron Eckhart.
Better Things star Adlon has had to drop out due to a scheduling conflict and Greer will now step into the shoes of Nancy Howe, Betty Ford’s trusted confidante and social secretary.
Howe and Ford were inseparable through thick and thin, from facing Betty’s struggle with breast cancer to turning dusty White House traditions upside down.
Greer, who has recently starred in feature films including The 15:17 to Paris, Ant-Man and The Wasp and War For The Planet Of The Apes, will guest star in four episodes of the show.
It sees the actor return to Showtime, where she has previously starred in Kidding, Masters of Sex and Californication.
Co-produced by Showtime and Lionsgate TV, The First Lady was...
Better Things star Adlon has had to drop out due to a scheduling conflict and Greer will now step into the shoes of Nancy Howe, Betty Ford’s trusted confidante and social secretary.
Howe and Ford were inseparable through thick and thin, from facing Betty’s struggle with breast cancer to turning dusty White House traditions upside down.
Greer, who has recently starred in feature films including The 15:17 to Paris, Ant-Man and The Wasp and War For The Planet Of The Apes, will guest star in four episodes of the show.
It sees the actor return to Showtime, where she has previously starred in Kidding, Masters of Sex and Californication.
Co-produced by Showtime and Lionsgate TV, The First Lady was...
- 2/19/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Judy Greer has signed on for a guest starring role in the upcoming Showtime series “The First Lady.”
Formerly known as “First Ladies,” the show is described as a reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House. Viola Davis will star as Michelle Obama, while Michelle Pfeiffer will play Betty Ford.
Greer is set to play Nancy Howe, Ford’s trusted confidante and social secretary. She takes over the role from Pamela Adlon, who dropped out of the project due to a scheduling conflict. Howe and Ford were said to be inseparable through thick and thin, from facing Betty’s struggle with breast cancer to turning dusty White House traditions upside down.
Greer is no stranger to Showtime audiences, having recently starred in the premium cabler’s series “Kidding” opposite Jim Carrey as well as having appeared in both “Masters of Sex” and “Californication.
Formerly known as “First Ladies,” the show is described as a reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House. Viola Davis will star as Michelle Obama, while Michelle Pfeiffer will play Betty Ford.
Greer is set to play Nancy Howe, Ford’s trusted confidante and social secretary. She takes over the role from Pamela Adlon, who dropped out of the project due to a scheduling conflict. Howe and Ford were said to be inseparable through thick and thin, from facing Betty’s struggle with breast cancer to turning dusty White House traditions upside down.
Greer is no stranger to Showtime audiences, having recently starred in the premium cabler’s series “Kidding” opposite Jim Carrey as well as having appeared in both “Masters of Sex” and “Californication.
- 2/19/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Showtime’s upcoming anthology “The First Lady” has recast the role of Nancy Howe, with Judy Greer replacing Pamela Adlon, who had to leave the production due to a scheduling conflict.
Howe was the trusted confidante and social secretary of former first lady Betty Ford (who will be played Michelle Pfeiffer). Per Showtime, “The two were inseparable through thick and thin, from facing Betty’s struggle with breast cancer to turning dusty White House traditions upside down.”
Greer will appear on four episodes of “The First Lady,” which is described as “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...
Howe was the trusted confidante and social secretary of former first lady Betty Ford (who will be played Michelle Pfeiffer). Per Showtime, “The two were inseparable through thick and thin, from facing Betty’s struggle with breast cancer to turning dusty White House traditions upside down.”
Greer will appear on four episodes of “The First Lady,” which is described as “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...
- 2/19/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Showtime’s The First Lady anthology is making a casting change.
Judy Greer has replaced Pamela Adlon in the anthology starring Viola Davis and Michelle Pfeiffer. Sources note that Adlon, who creates, stars, directs and exec produces FX’s Better Things, had a scheduling conflict and was unable to move forward with the premium cabler’s series.
The anthology focuses on the personal and political lives of the country’s most enigmatic heroes, with season one focused on Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford (Pfeiffer) and Michelle Obama (Viola Davis).
Greer will take over the role of Nancy Howe, who was Betty Ford’...
Judy Greer has replaced Pamela Adlon in the anthology starring Viola Davis and Michelle Pfeiffer. Sources note that Adlon, who creates, stars, directs and exec produces FX’s Better Things, had a scheduling conflict and was unable to move forward with the premium cabler’s series.
The anthology focuses on the personal and political lives of the country’s most enigmatic heroes, with season one focused on Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford (Pfeiffer) and Michelle Obama (Viola Davis).
Greer will take over the role of Nancy Howe, who was Betty Ford’...
- 2/19/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Showtime’s The First Lady anthology is making a casting change.
Judy Greer has replaced Pamela Adlon in the anthology starring Viola Davis and Michelle Pfeiffer. Sources note that Adlon, who creates, stars, directs and exec produces FX’s Better Things, had a scheduling conflict and was unable to move forward with the premium cabler’s series.
The anthology focuses on the personal and political lives of the country’s most enigmatic heroes, with season one focused on Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford (Pfeiffer) and Michelle Obama (Viola Davis).
Greer will take over the role of Nancy Howe, who was Betty Ford’...
Judy Greer has replaced Pamela Adlon in the anthology starring Viola Davis and Michelle Pfeiffer. Sources note that Adlon, who creates, stars, directs and exec produces FX’s Better Things, had a scheduling conflict and was unable to move forward with the premium cabler’s series.
The anthology focuses on the personal and political lives of the country’s most enigmatic heroes, with season one focused on Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford (Pfeiffer) and Michelle Obama (Viola Davis).
Greer will take over the role of Nancy Howe, who was Betty Ford’...
- 2/19/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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