Ryan Murphy’s latest creation, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” officially debuted on FX, marking the beginning of an eight-episode limited series. As part of Murphy’s “Feud” anthology series, this installment delves into the complex relationship between Truman Capote and a group of affluent and glamorous women known as “the swans.” Premiering with two episodes on Wednesday night, the series explores Capote’s immersion into the lives of these women, initially befriending them and eventually betraying them by penning a thinly veiled fictionalization that exposes their most intimate secrets.
The concept for “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” is drawn from the bestselling book “Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era” by Laurence Leamer. FX’s series synopsis sets the stage for a narrative where Capote, portrayed by Tom Hollander, becomes ingratiated into the lives of these women, forming close bonds only to later betray them through his writing.
The first season of Murphy’s “Feud” anthology, titled “Feud: Bette and Joan,” aired in 2017 and centered around the notorious rivalry between Joan Crawford and Bette Davis during their collaboration on the 1962 film “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?”
For those eager to follow the latest installment, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” we provide an overview, including the full episode schedule and details about the cast.
Release Schedule: The series premiere took place with the airing of the first two episodes on January 31. Subsequent episodes will follow on a weekly basis, with the next episode, titled “Masquerade 1966,” set to air on February 7. The entire series can also be streamed on Hulu the day after its FX broadcast.
Episode Schedule:
- Episode 1: “Pilot” – January 31
- Episode 2: “Ice Water in Their Veins” – January 31
- Episode 3: “Masquerade 1966” – February 7
- Episode 4: “It’s Impossible” – February 14
- Episode 5: “The Secret Inner Lives of Swans” – February 21
- Episode 6: “Hats, Gloves and Effete Homosexuals” – February 28
- Episode 7: “Beautiful Babe” – March 6
- Episode 8: “Phantasm Forgiveness” – March 13
Cast:
- Truman Capote: Tom Hollander
- “Swans”:
- Naomi Watts
- Diane Lane
- Chloë Sevigny
- Calista Flockhart
Additional cast members include Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald, Treat Williams, Joe Mantello, and Russell Tovey.
Trailer: FX unveiled the latest trailer for “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” on January 18, offering a glimpse into the dramatic narrative and stellar performances.
As the series unfolds, viewers can expect a riveting exploration of the dynamics between Truman Capote and the women he dubbed “the swans,” a tale of love, betrayal, and the repercussions of exposing closely guarded secrets. With a star-studded cast and Murphy’s signature storytelling, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” promises to be another compelling addition to the “Feud” anthology series.