Despite viewers wanting more of the one-hour drama anthology series, The First Lady will not be picked up for a second season with Showtime. The decision against moving forward with the star-studded series comes a little over six weeks after its Season 1 finale aired on the network. A spokesperson for Showtime confirmed they will not be moving forward with Season 2 for the anthology … Continue reading ‘The First Lady’ Cancelled After One Season!!

Move over, The West Wing, there’s a new political drama in town, and this time the women are taking the reins. Entertainment Weekly has revealed a first look at the three stars of The First Lady, an anthology series from Showtime chronicling the personal and political lives of three of the United States’ most influential women: Michelle Obama, Betty Ford, and Eleanor Roosevelt, played by … Continue reading ‘The First Lady’: First Images Reveals Viola Davis as Michelle Obama!! Check It Out!!

Showtime has just announced that their upcoming anthology series The First Lady will premiere in the first quarter of 2022. The announcement comes as part of the cabler’s Television Critics Association panel, where the show was also described as “Showtime‘s American version of The Crown.” Described as a revelatory reframing of American leadership, the series examines American history through the lens of the women at … Continue reading ‘The First Lady’: Showtime’s Anthology Series Will Premiere in 2022!!

Showtime is round out casting for the Roosevelt family on its upcoming anthology series The First Lady. Oscar, Emmy and Tony winner Ellen Burstyn, (Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore), Eliza Scanlen (Sharp Objects) and Cailee Spaeny (Mare of Easttown) are set for recurring roles on the series starring Viola Davis — who also executive produces — Michelle Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson. Cathy Schulman serves as … Continue reading ‘The First Lady’: Ellen Burstyn, Eliza Scanlen, Cailee Spaeny Join Showtime’s Anthology Series!!