Anderson’s Roosevelt joins Viola Davis as Michelle Obama and Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford.
Showtime has rounded out its main trio of First Ladies for the upcoming anthology series.
Anderson joinsViola Davisas Michelle Obama andMichelle Pfeifferas Betty Ford.
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They have truly set the stage for a landmark Showtime series."
Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady in U.S. history, having held the role from 1933 to 1945.
She was at times considered a controversial figure for her outspokenness on civil rights.
Though, the actress previously won the statuette for her iconic sci-fi performance as Agent Dana Scully onThe X-Files.
The show promises to trace “their journeys to Washington through an enlightening intimacy.”
