New to TV: ‘Feud: Bette and Joan’

FX’s upcoming anthology series titled Feud begins with its first installment featuring the legendary feud between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.

Starring Jessica Lange as Joan and Susan Sarandon as Bette their feud begins during the production of their 1962 film, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? The series explores how the two women endured ageism, sexism, and misogyny while struggling to hang on to success and fame in the twilight of their careers.

Feud comes from anthology lover Ryan Murphy, the same man who also created the FX anthology series’ American Horror Story and American Crime Story.

Along with Lange and Sarandon, the 8-episode season includes an all-round talented cast including Stanley Tucci, Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Dominic Burgess and Alfred Molina.

Feud: Bette and Joan premieres March 5th on FX.

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