The cast for Showtime's "The First Lady" anthology series is stacked. After it was announced that Viola Davis will portray Michelle Obama in the upcoming drama series produced by Lionsgate and JuVee Productions, other stars have also jumped on board. Gillian Anderson and Michelle Pfeiffer will play political icons Eleanor Roosevelt and Betty Ford, respectively, and Lexi Underwood has signed on to play Malia Obama.
Showtime dropped the official trailer on Feb. 17, which shows Davis channeling her best Obama. The series is described as a "revelatory reframing of American leadership through the lens of the First Ladies." "The First Lady" premieres on Showtime on April 17. Check out the star-studded cast ahead.
The "Little Fires Everywhere" actor is the latest star to join the cast, playing none other than Malia Obama.
Fanning has hopped on board as Betty Ford's daughter, Susan.
Davis was the first to sign on for the project in August 2019 — she'll play the one and only Michelle Obama. This is the first time the former first lady will be portrayed on television. Tika Sumpter famously played Obama in the 2016 film "Southside With You."
Joining Davis is Fagbenle, who will play the role of former president Barack Obama.
Anderson will star in the project as political icon Eleanor Roosevelt.
Eckhart will portray the 38th president of the United States.
You can catch Greer on screen as Betty Ford's trusted confidante and social secretary.
"The Batman" actor Lawson will play a young version of the former first lady.
Wakefield will play President Ford's Deputy Chief of Staff.