FX Renews ‘Feud’Ahead of Series Premiere

FX has greenlit a second season of its anthology series Feud, which will focus on the relationship between Prince Charles and Princess Diana, the network said Tuesday.

The announcement of the second season of Feud comes days before the March 5 premiere of Feud: Bette and Joan, which chronicles the battle between rival actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.

Feud: Bette and Joan executive producer Ryan Murphy will also serve as executive producer of the 10-episode Feud: Charles and Diana, which will debut in 2018, according to FX. Jon Robin Baitz (Brothers & Sisters), Dede Gardner, Plan B Entertainment and Alexis Martin Woodall will also serve as executive producers for Feud: Charles and Diana.

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