Viola Davis is terrified of playing Michelle Obama in a series

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When she learned that she was going to play Michelle Obama, Viola Davis was quick to speak with the former American first lady.

The actress, who was recently announced to star in

, an anthology series, aired on Showtime, which will recount as its title suggests the lives of several American first ladies, spoke of the role during an interview for

.

And when the presenter asked her if she had been able to chat with Barack Obama's wife since she accepted the role, the star responded straight away.

“Oh yeah, I chatted with her… for several hours.

It's terrifying because sometimes someone may not quite match the image you have of that person in your head.

But when they're up to it, it's really scary.

Really ", she launched to an equally enthusiastic Jimmy Fallon, assuring that Michelle Obama is" very cool and great ".

Mutual respect

As for the reason which pushed her to accept this role of such a beloved woman, Viola Davis confided that she was not quite sure yet… “I think it is madness in fact.

I went mad for five minutes and made a decision that I cannot change.

Michelle is a goddess.

Everyone knows her and everyone wants to protect her.

So I'll do what I can!

She laughed.

The respect is reciprocal since earlier this month, Michelle Obama had also sung the praises of Viola Davis, adding that she was herself intimidated at the idea of ​​being embodied on the screen by an actress of her caliber.

“I feel like I'm not worthy of all of this.

I would like to live up to the character that Viola is going to play but it's very exciting.

Everything Viola does, she does with passion and vigor and I am convinced that she will do the same for this role, ”she told Entertainment Tonight.

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