THE FIRST LADY: Kiefer Sutherland Joins Showtime Anthology Series

Kiefer Sutherland has joined Showtime’s THE FIRST LADY as President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the network announced.

He’ll act opposite Gillian Anderson, who is portraying Eleanor Roosevelt. THE FIRST LADY, a scripted anthology series, also stars Viola Davis as Michelle Obama and Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford.

“THE FIRST LADY is 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 on the personal and political lives of three unique, enigmatic women, tracing their journeys to Washington through interweaving storylines with an enlightening intimacy, with season one focusing on Michelle Obama, Betty Ford and Eleanor Roosevelt. The series also stars Aaron Eckhart (Wander) as President Gerald Ford and Dakota Fanning (The Alienist) as Susan Elizabeth Ford.”

Cathy Schulman serves as showrunner on the series, and Susanne Bier is directing season 1.

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