The cast for Showtime's First Ladies anthology series is rounding out very nicely! After it was first announced that Viola Davis will be portraying Michelle Obama [1] in the upcoming drama series produced by Lionsgate and JuVee Productions, a few other stars have jumped on board. Gillian Anderson and Michelle Pfeiffer [2] will be playing political icons Eleanor Roosevelt and Betty Ford, respectively, and it was just recently announced that O-T Fagbenle has signed on as Barack Obama.

While a premiere date still has yet to be revealed, the show — which was created by Aaron Cooley — will focus on the reframing of American leadership [3] through the eyes of women who have been "at the heart of the White House." Production is expected to begin soon. See who else is on board ahead.

Viola Davis as Michelle Obama

Davis was the first to sign on for the project [4] in August 2019 as the one and only Michelle Obama [5]. This is the first time that the former first lady [6] will be portrayed on television. Tika Sumpter famously played Obama in the 2016 film Southside With You.

O-T Fagbenle as Barack Obama

Joining Davis is Fagbenle, who will take on the role of former president Barack Obama.

Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford

The actress will be portraying Betty Ford [7].

Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt

Anderson will also star in the project as political icon Eleanor Roosevelt.

Aaron Eckhart as Gerald Ford

Eckhart will be appearing as the 38th president of the United States.

Judy Greer as Nancy Howe

You can catch Greer on screen as Betty Ford's trusted confidante and social secretary.

Jayme Lawson as a Young Michelle Obama

The Batman [8] actress will play a young version of the former first lady.

Kristine Froseth as a Young Betty Ford

Whereas, Froseth will play a young Betty Ford.

Rhys Wakefield as Dick Cheney

Wakefield can be seen as President Ford's Deputy Chief of Staff.