Gillian Anderson will play Eleanor Roosevelt in the upcoming Showtime drama “The First Lady,” a new series about first ladies

Gillian Anderson played the role of another 20th-century political powerhouse, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, for Netflix’s “The Crown.” It was undoubtedly a daunting character to inhabit because Thatcher’s mannerisms, distinctive voice and hairstyle are so well-known. “The First Lady” series will examine the lives and work of several influential first ladies, with season…

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