Michelle Obama Reacts to Viola Davis Playing Her in Upcoming 'The First Lady' Series

Viola Davis has Michelle Obama‘s stamp of approval!

In a new interview, the 57-year-old former First Lady shared her thoughts on the 55-year-old Oscar-winner playing her in the upcoming Showtime series The First Lady, gushing that that Viola “is the greatest.”

“I feel that I’m not worthy,” Michelle shared with Entertainment Tonight. “I wish I could be better to live up to the character that Viola has to play, but it’s exciting.”

Michelle added, “Anything Viola does, she does it with passion and vigor, and I know she will do no less for this role.”

Viola will be playing Michelle opposite O-T Fagbenle, who will be playing former President Barack Obama in the series.

Showtime describes The First Lady, which will be directed and executive produced by Susanne Bier, as “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,” Showtime says. “This series will peel back the curtain on the personal and political lives of three unique, enigmatic women, tracing their journeys to Washington through an enlightening intimacy.”

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