Edie Falco of The Sopranos fame to play Hillary Clinton

Three-time Emmy award-winning actor Edie Falco of The Sopranos will play former US First Lady Hillary Clinton in the upcoming series, Impeachment: American Crime Story.

The third season of the popular series, created by Ryan Murphy, will focus on the impeachment of former US President Bill Clinton, following the affair between him and then White House intern, Monica Lewinsky, in the 90s.

British actor Clive Owen will portray the role of Clinton, while Beanie Feldstein will essay the role of Monica Lewinsky. Sarah Paulson will play the role of US Civil servant, Linda Tripp, who worked with Lewinsky at the Pentagon and recorded phone conversations with her, which were later submitted as evidence.