'Feud: Capote vs. The Swans' Explores High-Society Scandal and Truman Capote's Downfall

Tom Hollander's Performance as Truman Capote Garners Praise in FX's New Series

FX's 'Feud: Capote vs. The Swans' is a new eight-part series that dramatizes the fallout between acclaimed writer Truman Capote and his circle of New York socialites, known as his 'Swans', following the publication of a scandalous excerpt from his unfinished novel 'Answered Prayers'.
Tom Hollander delivers a standout performance as Truman Capote, capturing the author's charm, wit, and deep-seated vulnerabilities.
The series explores the complex dynamics between Capote and the 'Swans', including Babe Paley (Naomi Watts), Slim Keith (Diane Lane), C.Z. Guest (Chloë Sevigny), Lee Radziwill (Calista Flockhart), and others.
Despite its glamorous setting and high-society intrigue, 'Feud: Capote vs. The Swans' also delves into Capote's struggle with alcoholism and the emotional toll of his social exile.
The series, written by Jon Robin Baitz and primarily directed by Gus Van Sant, offers a poignant, if at times disjointed, exploration of a bygone era of New York high society and the tragic downfall of one of its most colorful figures.