Even Bette Davis wanted 'Feud' star Susan Sarandon to play her

Susan Sarandon finally takes up a role that has followed her throughout her career. She explains why "Feud" was the right reason to do it.

[Deva]

Susan portrayed Bette with so much passion, and genuine emotion; I'm sure Bette would've been impressed and very moved. Susan has the most beautiful eyes, that intensity Bette also had, the so called 'Bette Davis Eyes' - she's got it. Susan and Jessica were absolutely mesmerizing and I would give everything to see them work together again. I love you, Susan!

[tundratomo]

''Feud'' was just great, hated to see it end.

[sandcastlecollapsing]

I love this interviewer, seen her several times. She's engaged and asks interesting, new questions. Thanks for doing your homework.

[Angelbabydoll]

When I looked at her portrayal, I honestly thought I was looking at Bette. She was well chosen and the fact Bette wanted her to play her from early on tells a lot.

[mayraportillo]

Dang she looks so good! I can't believe she's 70!

[seu]

The very fact a 50 something Bette Davis was played by a 70 something Susan Sarandon is a sign that women have managed to push back against the sidelining of older women in Hollywood to some degree. It's not perfect but it's something to be noted. Hopefully times continue to change for the better and older actresses also get good juicy roles to sharpen their craft on throughout their professional lives.

[davidfairbrother]

Susan Sarandon does Bette Davis BRILLIANTLY- I've been a Bette fan forever got 100 movies of her read dozens of book - Trust me, with the help of Ryan- Susan is a knock-out portraying BETTE DAVIS.. BETTE would be very happy..And remember- Bette was a perfectionist!!! Loved the FUED 100% accurate. Xxx

[slentilus]

I hope to see her on America horror story one day. I know Ryan would give her a juicy part. 😊😊

[AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

I'm probably the only person on the planet who hasn't seen this but I am off to hunt it down right now! Love Bette Davis/Susan Sarandon and I have always loved Jessica Lang's work this must be a brilliant production!

[tonyking]

Terrific rounded performance by both, so restrained yet so powerful, tooth and nail.

[angelacarleton]

I can truly see Betty Davis through Susan Sarandon'by those eyes. Susan is a terrific actress.

[shan]

Susan was FANTASTIC as Bette. I was so blown away by hers and Jessica Lange's performances. Insanely good. Bravo!

[StellaWaldvogel]

As for the age thing - when Bette Davis was a pretty little young thing just starting out, the #1 actress was Marie Dressler.
Marie was a large, older woman. She was not pretty, even when she was young. But she could win you over. And I can say that to see her in "Dinner At Eight" or "Min and Bill" is to love her.
Somewhere between the Pre-Code era and the 60's, things went horribly wrong.
We watch movies to see stories. Stories involve all kinds of people. "Dinner At Eight" is a movie I can watch endlessly because of this.
Pay heed, Hollywood.

[jennifermartin]

thank you.. so amazing Susan.. I appreciate her dedication and find her an inspiration to me.

[elvis]

In all honesty, who else on the planet could you possibly pick to play Bette Davis.

[SuperC]

Susan has such beautiful skin. She’s radiant!

[TomRipley]

I'd like Tori Spelling to play me in a TVM.

[kirarasmom]

Love the Feud. Great job to everyone whom worked on the series.

[heresjohnny]

Her acting was amazing as the character. I was disappointed with Sarandon seeming to not even attempt Bettes iconic voice. Other than that the show feud was amazing.

[raffaellatosello]

Susan Sarandon has been very good in the Feud series and has given her best, even if Bette Davis is practically inimitable because she is unique !!!