Get an inside look at how wardrobe helps tell feud s story. Ryan murphys feud shoves hollywoods ageism and sexism. Bette and joan is a breezily entertaining hollywood expose and its salient points about the industrys cruel treatment of older women remain frustratingly topical. Bette and joan, will thrust stars jessica lange and susan sarandon, who play joan crawford and bette davis, respectively, into awards conversations for. Inside ryan murphys heartbreaking tribute to bette davis and joan crawford we spoke with murphy and stars susan sarandon and jessica lange on the set of fxs latest anthologya fresh.
A compilation of almost all the outfits that were worn by the wonderful jessica lange for the character of the legendary joan crawford in the fx anthology series feud. The story behind one of hollywoods alltime greatest feuds is headed to the small screen in the new fx drama feud. Joan crawford and bette davis were powerful, talented actresses, but also completely selfish, manipulative, and destructive. The latest provocation from ryan murphy, feud is a dramatization of the making of the 1962 campclassic movie what ever happened to baby jane. Joan just swept past bette on the way to the podium and gave her a look that must have. This book is full of hilarious anecdotes that you will enjoy sharing with your friends. Bette davis reportedly once said of her hollywood archnemesis, i wouldnt piss on joan crawford if she were on fire. Much has gotten better, and now an older woman like meryl streep can still open films on. Season 1 episode 3 on feud season 1 episode 3, the feud went into overdrive when a rumor spread across the set about one of the ladies. Feud season 2 will focus on prince charles and princess.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. What feud misses about bette davis, joan crawford, and the. Catch all the drama on set or go behind the scenes with video extras of feud. Created by ryan murphy, jaffe cohen, and michael zam, it premiered on fx on march 5, 2017. Aired on 0423 2017 you mean all this time we could have been friends. Bette and joan is the perfect outlet for jessica lange, susan sarandon, catherine zetajones, kathy bates, and other older actors to prove they have a lot of talent and dont need to be. Being angry was a way of life for both bette davis and joan crawford, says davis biographer ed sikov. I would look for this series to be in contention for many emmys for many areas. Better and joan, gives an inside look into one of the most infamous feuds in history, which took place before, during and after the filming of the movie, whatever happened to baby jane. Go behind the scenes with jessica lange, and see how she prepared for the fascinating role. With jessica lange, susan sarandon, catherine zetajones, stanley tucci.
Kimball greets joan crawford jessica lange on the set of trog. The craziest joan crawford and bette davis stories. Bette and joan, starring susan sarandon as bette davis and jessica lange as. The epic story of these dueling divas is hilarious, monstrous, tragic, and the inspiration for the ryan murphy tv series feud starring susan sarandon and jessica lange. Cast aside by hollywood, screen legends joan crawford and bette davis battle ageism, sexism and. You can also listen to the full interview on ew radio. Bette and joan, the first installment of the new fx anthology series from ryan murphy, tells the story of the legendary rivalry between joan crawford jessica lange and bette davis susan sarandon during their collaboration on the academy awardnominated thriller what ever happened to baby jane. Joan crawford fashion style feud bette and joan youtube. Feud is an american docudrama television miniseries created by ryan murphy, jaffe cohen. Download fxnow to watch full episodes of your favorite fx and fxx shows. Go to pen, or download the free app on your smart tv, mobile. Bette and joan, the first season of ryan murphys newest anthology series, feud. Better and joan, gives an inside look into one of the most infamous feuds in history, which took place before, during and after the filming of the movie, whatever happened to. Jan 19, 2017 in the new issue of ew, the creator gives us an exclusive first look at his fascinating, addictive new series, feud.
Bette and joan 2017 season 1 scene comparisons duration. Bette wanted joan s looks and joan wanted bette s talent. Bette and joan, starring jessica lange and susan sarandon in the ryan murphy. Bette and joan is a tv show built on pure gossipy indulgence. Initially conceived as an anthology series, its first and only season bette and joan, which consists of eight episodes, chronicles the welldocumented rivalry between hollywood actresses bette davis and joan crawford during and after the production of their. Bette davis bio author ed sikov recalls the real story behind feud. How that striking vintage opening sequence got made alexis martin woodall, kyle cooper and mac quayle explain the inspirations behind the sounds, shapes and. Bette and joan, which premieres on fx march 5, tells the tangled story of the rivalry between hollywood icons bette davis and joan crawford. Why bette davis and joan crawfords feud lasted a lifetime. Susan sarandon and jessica lange embody hollywood royalty. Feud bette and joan, the politician, the politician, scream queens, the people v. Bette and joan is full of largerthanlife moments like the one where bette davis reveals that she cuddled her oscar so intensely that its gold plating came off. Hush, sweet charlotte underway, the feud intensifies. Planned anthology series centering on famous feuds, including bette davis and joan crawford that is discontinued at the moment.
Aside from lange and sarandon, the series boasts an impressive cast, with the likes of. The only thing missing from the book was the story of joan s famous last words. Feud mixes juicy vintage hollywood gossip with modern. The first installment of feud, starring american horror story mainstay jessica lange as joan crawford and susan sarandon as her legendary rival, bette davis, will premiere sunday. Find all your favorites here, including american crime story, feud. Ryan murphy says bette davis meeting was inspiration. Initially conceived as an anthology series, its first and only season bette and joan, which consists of eight episodes, chronicles the welldocumented rivalry between hollywood actresses bette davis and joan crawford during and after the. Bette and joan centers on the legendary rivalry between joan crawford and bette. The divine feud kindle edition by considine, shaun. Bette and joan, the first installment of ryan murphys anthology series, centers on the legendary rivalry between joan crawford jessica lange and bette davis susan sarandon during the filming of what ever happened to baby jane. Like the best of enemies, they were too much alike. In the new issue of ew, the creator gives us an exclusive first look at his fascinating, addictive new series, feud. American crime story, the knick, mildred pierce, american horror story.
Inside the bette davis joan crawford feud bette davis bio author ed sikov recalls the real story behind feud. Bette and joan is a timely commentary on what the industry does to women over a certain age. Bette and joan premiered sunday night, documenting, in vivid fashion, the behind. Rivals davis and crawford team up on baby jane in our recap of season 1, episode 1, of feud, the new fx drama about bette and joan. Inside joan crawford and bette daviss heartbreaking. Bette and joans ryan murphy on oscar episode tv guide. Being angry was a way of life for both bette davis and joan crawford. The series follows the titular feud between bette davis played by susan sarandon and joan crawford played by jessica lange as both aging stars take on the only picture they ever did together. Bette and joan continues with season 1 episode 2, the other woman. With jessica lange, susan sarandon, judy davis, jackie hoffman.
Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew for a first look. Apr 15, 2017 lawrence of arabia won seven statuettes, 16yearold patty duke became the youngest winner at the time, and joan crawford did something that feud. In february 2017, fx renewed the series for a 10episode second season. Bbc drama explores the reallife bad blood between bette davis and joan crawford the feud between screen icons bette davis and joan crawford was the stuff of legend. When joan moved from mgm to warner in the 1940s she and bette. Joan responded by describing bette as utterly lacking in sex appeal. Susan sarandon explains the challenges of playing the legendary bette davis. Cast aside by hollywood, screen legends joan crawford and bette davis battle. Take a sneak peek at the first installment of the new anthology series from awardwinning creator ryan murphy about the legendary rivalry between joan crawford jessica lange and bette davis susan sarandon. Mar 06, 2017 inside the bette davis joan crawford feud bette davis bio author ed sikov recalls the real story behind feud. The first season, titled bette and joan, centers on the backstage battle. Bette and joan centers on the legendary rivalry between joan crawford and bette davis. This article contains details from the series premiere of feud.