Renowned filmmaker Ryan Murphy, celebrated for his anthology series, is set to captivate audiences once again with "Feud: Capotes VS. The Swans," premiering on February 7.
Following the success of "Feud: Bette and Joan," Murphy's latest fiction delves into the tumultuous relationship between writer Truman Capote and the high society figures he affectionately dubbed "the Swans."
Adapted from the bestseller "Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era" by Laurence Leamer, the 8-episode series unfolds on HBO. Truman Capote, a literary luminary, entwines his life with a group of glamorous elite women, including Barbara "Babe" Paley, Slim Keith, C.Z. Guest, and Lee Radziwill—collectively known as "the Swans."
This captivating narrative explores Capote's intriguing connection with these women, whom he befriends, becomes their confidant, and ultimately betrays by penning a thinly veiled fiction that exposes their intimate secrets. The series promises to unravel the complexities of their relationships against the backdrop of New York high society.
Ryan Murphy assembles a star-studded cast, featuring Naomi Watts, Calista Flockhart, Chloë Sevigny, Diane Lane, Molly Ringwald, and the return of Demi Moore to the forefront of Hollywood. Tom Hollander takes on the iconic role of Truman Capote.
Demi Moore, a prominent actress of the late '80s and '90s, steps back into the limelight with her portrayal of Ann Woodward in "Feud: Capotes VS. The Swans." Ann, born Evangeline Lucille Crowell, rose from a humble Kansas family to become an actress, model, and showgirl in New York.
Ann's life takes a dramatic turn when she marries William Woodward Jr., the scion of one of the city's wealthiest families. Despite appearances, their marriage faces challenges, leading to infidelities and public disagreements. The breaking point arrives in 1955 when Ann, allegedly mistaking her husband for a burglar, fatally shoots him with a shotgun.
Avoiding murder charges, Ann's life takes a tragic turn as high society disowns her. Two decades later, Truman Capote revisits her story in his controversial book, portraying Ann as a gold-digger who killed her husband. The novel sheds light on the complex dynamics of the Woodward marriage and the fallout within elite circles.
Ann's fate reaches a heartbreaking conclusion as she takes her own life with a cyanide pill in a glass of whiskey. Her mother-in-law, Elizabeth Ogden "Elsie" Cryder, unyielding in her disdain, comments on the tragic events: "She shot my son, and Truman just murdered her, so now I guess we don't have to worry about that anymore." Demi Moore's portrayal promises a nuanced exploration of Ann Woodward's life, love, and ultimate tragedy in this compelling addition to Ryan Murphy's anthology series.
