‘Feud: Capote Vs. the Swans’ Release Date, Cast, Plot and More

Truman Capote is perhaps best known for his contribution to literature in the form of one of the best true crime books, In Cold Blood. Or perhaps his name is familiar because of his friendship with Harper Lee, whose character Dill in To Kill a Mockingbird was based on.

But his role in Ryan Murphy’s anthology series, Feud, really boggles the mind. As the title suggests, Murphy’s series features famous fights in pop culture over the years. But the second season focuses on one of the most salacious stories you’ve never heard of.

When does Feud: Capote vs. the Swans come out?

It had been seven long years since the freshman series of Feud graced our screens. Murphy unpacked the infamous tension between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. Was anyone really clamoring for another season of yet another anthology series?

Perhaps not, but we have one anyway. In the year of our lord 2024, Capote vs. the Swans takes to our screens on January 31. The season will span eight episodes about one of the most divisive figures in literature. Though we may not have asked for it, Murphy will certainly deliver a wild ride when it premieres on FX.

Who is in the Capote vs. the Swans cast?

Though Tom Hollander is utterly unrecognizable as the title character, that is only a testament to his talent. After a subversive appearance in The White Lotus season 2 leading to a tragic death, Hollander leads Feud as Truman Capote. And while having an amazing handle on the real-life Capote’s voice and mannerisms, he is only one side of this equation. A myriad of equally impressive women play the aforementioned Swans.

Naomi Watts leads the Swans as Babe Paley, a real-life socialite. She is joined by a star-studded cast, including Diane Lane as Slim Keith, Chloe Sevigny as C.Z. Guest, and Calista Flockhart as Lee Radziwill. Demi Moore rounds out the group as the tragic Ann Woodward. Supporting roles also go to the late Treat Williams in his last role as Babe’s husband, Bill. Murphy alums Joe Mantello and Russell Tovey also join the cast. There is certainly no lack of talent in the sophomore season of this series.