Viola Davis to Play Michelle Obama <br />in Showtime Series .<br />'Variety' reports that Davis will bring her talents to Showtime's new series, <br />'First Ladies.'.<br />It will explore the <br />personal lives of first <br />ladies throughout history.<br />The first season will feature <br />Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford <br />and Michelle Obama.<br />Obama has been <br />portrayed on film before. .<br />Tika Sumpter played the famous first lady in 2016's "Southside With You.”.<br />The Obamas have also jumped into the content game, with their company Higher Ground Productions
