It’s really happening. Award-winning actress Viola Davis will play former First Lady Michelle Obama for the upcoming Showtime anthology series The First Lady.
It’s already getting a big buzz and it’s a legendary cast of actors. Exclusive first looks of Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Gillian Anderson as first ladies Michelle Obama, Betty Ford, and Eleanor Roosevelt.

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Who’s looking forward to this series on Showtime? The series is set to premiere on Sunday, April 17. Check out the trailer below.