About Feud

Feud, released in 2017, is an American anthology television series for FX, created by Ryan Murphy, Jaffe Cohen, and Michael Zam. It delves into the notorious disputes between known figures. The debut season, titled Feud: Bette and Joan, centers on the infamous rivalry between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford during and after the production of their film Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?

Making / Production

Feud was created by Ryan Murphy, renowned for his work on American Horror Story. Co-creators Jaffe Cohen and Michael Zam collaborated with Murphy, shaping the cliffs and contours of the high-stakes Hollywood landscape. Murphy's collaboration with Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions brought this vivid retelling of Hollywood's past to life.

Actors

• Susan Sarandon as Bette Davis - She beautifully portrayed the screen legend with a perfect blend of charm and grit.
• Jessica Lange as Joan Crawford - Lange's portrayal of Joan was deep, showing the complexity and vulnerability of the star.
• Stanley Tucci as Jack Warner - Tucci played the scheming studio exec with finesse, adding depth and humor to the character.
• Alfred Molina as Robert Aldrich - Molina brought depth to the role of the beleaguered director caught between his two stars.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• It's Ryan Murphy’s second FX anthology series after the successful American Crime Story.
• It marked Susan Sarandon's first regular TV role.
• The series covered not only Bette Davis and Joan Crawford's feud but also their individual struggles with ageism, sexism and misogyny in Hollywood.

Awards

The series was critically acclaimed and was nominated for eighteen Primetime Emmy Awards. Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon earned nominations for their performances, with Lange earning a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie.

Quotes

• Joan Crawford: "I have always known the power and potency of a woman."
• Bette Davis: "All of us are terrified to be washed up in this town."
• Robert Aldrich: "The only reality is perception. You perceive something to be the truth, then it is."

Music and Soundtrack

• The show's main title theme was composed by Mac Quayle.
• Feud's soundtrack incorporated classic tunes such as "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" performed by Susan Sarandon.
• The score often features a grand, orchestral style, nostalgic of Hollywood's golden age.