Following the success of its predecessor, "Feud: Bette vs. Joan," this new installment delves into the historical and pop culture clash involving Truman Capote.
Source: FX Productions
Release Date:
"Feud: Capote vs. The Swans" is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, with the first two episodes airing at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX. A special director's cut of the first episode will simultaneously premiere on FXX. For those preferring streaming, all episodes will be available on Hulu the day after airing. The season comprises 8 episodes, concluding on March 13th, 2024.
Cast:
The stellar cast includes:
- Tom Hollander as Truman Capote
- Naomi Watts as Barbara "Babe" Paley
- Diane Lane as Slim Keith
- Chloë Sevigny as C.Z. Guest
- Calista Flockhart as Lee Radziwill
- Demi Moore as Ann "Bang-Bang" Woodward
- Molly Ringwald as Joanne Carson
- Treat Williams as Bill Paley
- Joe Mantello as Jack Dunphy
- Russell Tovey as John O'Shea, among others.
Plot overview
Based on Laurence Leamer's book "Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal and a Swan Song for an Era," the season explores Capote's association with high-society women, the Swans, leading to a betrayal that shaped his downfall. The narrative centers on Capote's publication of "La Côte Basque 1965," a scandalous 1975 Esquire article that exposed the intimate secrets of his elite friends, resulting in his social exile.
How to Watch:
In the U.S., catch "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans" on FX with the option of streaming on Hulu the next day. For international audiences, the show is available on Star Plus in Latin America and Disney+ in other territories, though specific launch dates are pending.