Preview — Mrs. America Season 1 Episode 1: Phyllis
One of the most highly anticipated shows of 2020 is almost here!
Mrs. America Season 1 Episode 1, “Phyllis,” will introduce us to Phyllis Schlafly played by two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett. Set during the turbulent 70’s and based on true events, Mrs. America will focus on Schlafly’s battle against the women’s liberation movement and the Equal Rights Amendment.
The show will cover both sides of this political war and the struggles that arise within each camp, creating a stage for some major drama with an impressive cast. There is no lack of star power in this line-up.
Rose Byrne and Tracey Ullman play Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan, leading figures of the feminist movement and its activism. Uzo Aduba portrays Shirley Chisholm, a politician who brought her support of the ERA to Congress.
On Schlafly’s side, John Slattery plays her husband, Fred, and Sarah Paulson follows her lead as her best friend, Alice. Blanchett and Paulson have co-starred together in the past in the films Carol and Ocean’s 8. It’s exciting to see them as friends again but with a whole different dynamic.
James Marsden, Elizabeth Banks, and Margo Martindale round out the rest of the superb cast.
“Revolutions are messy.” Are you ready?
Check out the photos and promo video below for a preview!
Episode description: Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly considers another run for Congress, amid the women’s movement’s push for passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Photos from Mrs. America Season 1 Episode 1:
Promo video:
What are your hopes for this premiere episode of Mrs. America? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and be sure to catch up with our review of Mrs. America right here.
Mrs. America streams April 15th on FX on Hulu.
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Erin Allen
Erin is a former script supervisor for film and television. She's an avid fan of middle aged actresses, dark dramas, and irreverent comedies. She loves to read actual books and X-Files fan fiction. Her other passions include pointing out feminist issues, shipping Mulder and Scully, and collecting pop culture mugs.