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Ryan Murphy Recruits Bette Midler for Netflix's The Politician
The Divine Miss M is becoming a part of Murphy's universe
Ryan Murphy has recruited The Rose and a Light to join his small screen universe.
On Saturday, Murphy announced during PaleyFest's Pose panel (as reported byThe Hollywood Reporter) that none other than Bette Midler would be joining the cast of The Politician, his new political comedy series for Netflix. Also on board is Judith Light, who starred in Murphy's The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.
#RyanMurphy gave the "Diva Update" last night...Yes, Judith Light and I have joined the fantastic cast of "The Politician" premiering on Netflix Sept 27. Great writing, great fun and great insight! See you on TV!!
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) March 24, 2019
The two join an already stacked cast for the streaming show which features Benjamin Platt as Payton, a wealthy, young, and ambitious man who believes he will become the President of the United States one day. The show will also feature a cast reunion from the Murphyverse as American Horror Storystars Dylan McDermott and Jessica Lange will appear. Gwyneth Paltrow, January Jones, and more are also expected to star.
The Politician is one of two new series Murphy has created for Netflix, after Ratched with Sarah Paulson.
The Politician will premiere on Netflix on Sept. 27.
Bette Midler
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