Viola Davis admits that she's nervous to play Michelle Obama in the upcoming series First Ladies.
on Showtime, which will explore some of the most renowned women who've lived in the White House throughout history, beginning with Obama, Betty Ford and Eleanor Roosevelt in season one. ET's Leanne Aguilera sat down with the acclaimed actress on Monday to discuss tackling the prestigious role.
Davis, who is also executive producing the series, hinted that, with this role, she senses this might be a make-or-break moment for her and her career. "I'm a little scared… I've met Michelle Obama and…exactly what you think she is, she is. She's awesome," Davis gushed."She's awesome in every way. She's smart. She's confident. She's articulate. She believes in sisterhood."
Davis also shared that she doesn't intend to meet Obama again until she's done with the role, preferring to allow the show's writing team to craft the story and character.
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