Gillian Anderson Joins Viola Davis & Michelle Pfeiffer In Showtime’s ‘First Lady’ Anthology Series

EXCLUSIVE: Showtime has rounded out the cast for its upcoming anthology series The First Lady. Aya Cash (The Boys), Jake Picking (Hollywood), Cayden Boyd (The Resident), Marc Hills (Snatchers), Ben Cook (Paterno), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Bridge and Tunnel), Thomas E. Sullivan (Roswell, New Mexico) and Patrice Johnson Chevannes (Chambers) have been cast in the series, joining previously announced stars Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson.

Lexi Underwood has been cast in the recurring role of Malia Obama in the Showtime anthology series "The First Lady," Variety has learned. The series is described as a reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House.

Lexi Underwood, breakout star of Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere, is set to portray Malia Obama opposite Viola Davis’ Michelle Obama and O-T Fagbenle’s Barack Obama in Showtime’s anthology series The First Lady, headlined by Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson. Davis executive produces the series, directed and executive produced by Susanne Bier and produced by Lionsgate TV and Showtime.

Alec Baldwin, 62, got a lot of attention on Mar. 3 when he asked if Gillian Anderson, 52, was “switching accents” during her acceptance speech for winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series for her work on The Crown.

Dakota Fanning is set to pportray Susan Elizabeth Ford opposite Michelle Pfeiffer’s Betty Ford and Aaron Eckhart’s Gerald Ford in Showtime’s anthology series The First Lady, headlined by Viola Davis, Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson. Davis executive produces the series, directed and executive produced by Susanne Bier and produced by Lionsgate TV and Showtime.

The Crown reigned supreme,with Josh O'Connor, Emma Corrin and Gillian Anderson landing awards. But Gillian - who played a formidable Margaret Thatcher in the series - caused a bit of confusion on the night, thanks to her American accent, which threw many fans off.

In disbelief! Emma Corrin, Gillian Anderson and Josh O’Connor opened up about Prince Harry’s remarks about The Crown at the Golden Globes on Sunday, February 28.

The Crown's Emma Corrin has reacted to Prince Harry's recent comments on the hit Netflix royal drama, for which she won a Golden Globe on Sunday (February 29th) for her performance as Princess Diana. The actress told reporters at a virtual backstage event as part of the ceremony: "I was very moved by the fact that he [Prince Harry] acknowledged it.

The Crown was the runaway hit at Sunday night's Golden Globes. As well as taking home the top prize for Best Drama Series, Best Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series (Josh O'Connor) and Best Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series (Emma Corrin), Gillian Anderson also bagged the award for Best Supporting Actress.

Gillian Anderson looked sensational accepting her Golden Globe award - 24 years after she first won one. At the virtual ceremony on Sunday (28 February) Gillian took home the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Supporting Role for her portrayal of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in series four of The Crown.

Gillian Anderson is reacting to the recent revelation that Prince Harry has seen “The Crown”.

Gillian Anderson is reacting to the recent revelation that Prince Harry has seen .On an episode of The Late Late Show With James Corden, the Duke of Sussex was asked about his thoughts of the Netflix drama, which took home four awards at the Golden Globes on Sunday night — including a win for Anderson's performance as Margaret Thatcher. Harry made a point to call a «fictional» take on the royal family, though he acknowledged that the series is «loosely based on the truth» and that it offers

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorPrince Harry’s reaction to “The Crown” has been humbling for Emma Corrin, the British actor who made a huge splash with her role as Harry’s mother in the Netflix drama series that swept its categories at Sunday’s Golden Globes.Corrin earned one of the show’s four wins, for lead actress in a drama series for her work as the beloved Princess Diana.

The First Lady.The Handmaid’s Tale star will appear alongside Viola Davis as Michelle Obama in Showtime’s new drama series which, according to a press release, aims to reframe US politics “through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House”.Michelle Pfeiffer will star as Betty Ford and Aaron Eckhart as President Gerald Ford in the first season, and Gillian Anderson will portray Eleanor Roosevelt.

Showtime’s The First Lady has found its Barack Obama!