Viola Davis to play Michelle Obama in series on first ladies

[demmiblue]

Source: The Hill



Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis will portray Michelle Obama in a series about first ladies throughout history in development by Showtime, Variety reported Monday.

"First Ladies" will reportedly focus on the personal and political lives of first ladies throughout America's history. Season One will feature Obama, Eleanor Roosevelt and Betty Ford.

Novelist Aaron Cooley will write and executive-produce the show, according to Variety.

Davis and her partner Julius Tennon will reportedly serve as nonwriting executive producers on the show.

Read more: https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/458866-viola-davis-to-play-michelle-obama-in-series-on-first-ladies

[mobeau69]

1. Good! She's a great actress.

[Keg Stand]

2. That sounds pretty interesting.

I'm looking forward to the Obama's Netflix series myself.

[mnhtnbb]

7. The first documentary, American Factory, produced by the Obamas, is available now on Netflix.

I recommend it.

[jaysunb]

8. +1 n/t

[Keg Stand]

10. Thank you for letting me know.

I'm going to watch it in just a minute.

[JudyM]

3. Oh, that's going to be great. She has great acting skills, especially with subtle emotions.

[CTyankee]

4. She will make a lovely Michelle Obama! Viola is one of Hollywood's best actresses!

[Yavin4]

5. So, who's playing Melania? n/t

[mnhtnbb]

6. I would guess she would not be profiled.

I suspect it will focus on First Ladies known for definitive contributions.

[Yavin4]

11. "Be Best" doesn't count? n/t

[mnhtnbb]

12. Best T & A?

[Gymbo]

9. Who would play Melania

My choice would be Kathy Griffin.