Feud is an American anthology drama television series created by Ryan Murphy, Jaffe Cohen, and Michael Zam. The first season (subtitled Bette and Joan) centers on the backstage battle between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford during and after the production of their 1962 film What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? The second season will be Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, with Jon Robin Baitz serving as showrunner/writer, Gus Van Sant as director, and Naomi Watts starring as Babe Paley. Feud features appearances by a number of actors, directors and historical figures of the period.