American Crime Story
| American Crime Story | |
|---|---|
| Genre | True crime Biography |
| Created by | Scott Alexander Larry Karaszewski |
| Starring | Cuba Gooding Jr. Sarah Paulson John Travolta David Schwimmer Courtney B. Vance Jordana Brewster Selma Blair Billy Magnussen Connie Britton Steven Pasquale Sterling K. Brown Kenneth Choi Malcolm-Jamal Warner |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Ryan Murphy Brad Falchuk Nina Jacobson Dante Di Loreto Brad Simpson Scott Alexander Larry Karaszewski |
| Producer | John Travolta |
| Production location | Los Angeles, California |
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| Original release | |
| Network | FX |
| Release | 2016 |
| Related | |
| American Horror Story | |
American Crime Story is an upcoming American true crime anthology television series created by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. The series is a companion to American Horror Story, which was created by Crime executive producers Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy. It will be broadcast on the cable network FX, premiering in 2016.[1]
The first season, subtitled The People vs. O. J. Simpson, will focus on the murder trial of O. J. Simpson.[2]
Cast and characters
Main
- John Travolta as Robert Shapiro[4]
- David Schwimmer as Robert Kardashian[5]
- Courtney B. Vance as Johnnie Cochran[6]
- Jordana Brewster as Denise Brown[7]
- Selma Blair as Kris Jenner[8]
- Billy Magnussen as Kato Kaelin[9]
- Connie Britton as Faye Resnick[10]
- Steven Pasquale as Mark Fuhrman[11]
- Sterling K. Brown as Christopher Darden[12]
- Kenneth Choi as Judge Lance Ito[13]
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Al Cowlings[14]
- Evan Handler as Alan Dershowitz[15]
- Cheryl Ladd as Linell Shapiro, Robert Shapiro's wife
- Bruce Greenwood as Gil Garcetti[16]
- Gbenga Akinnagbe as Dennis Schatzman[17]
Production
Development
On October 7, 2014, it was announced that FX had ordered a 10 episode season of American Crime Story, created/executive produced by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, while being executive produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, who co-created such series as Glee, Nip/Tuck, and companion show American Horror Story. Murphy will also direct the pilot episode. Other executive producers are Nina Jacobson, Dante Di Loreto, Brad Simpson.[18] All 10 episodes are expected to be written by Alexander and Karaszewski.[2][19] The series was previously in development at Fox, but since moved to the company's sibling cable network FX.[20]
Casting
Cuba Gooding Jr. and Sarah Paulson were the first to be cast as Simpson and Marcia Clark, respectively.[3] David Schwimmer was later cast as Robert Kardashian.[21] In January 2015, it was reported that John Travolta had joined the cast as Robert Shapiro. He will also serve as producer.[4] In February 2015, Courtney B. Vance joined the series as Johnnie Cochran.[6] It was announced that Connie Britton would co-star as Faye Resnick, in March 2015.[10] April 2015, saw the casting of Sterling K. Brown as Christopher Darden;[12] and Jordana Brewster as Denise Brown.[7] and Kenneth Choi as Judge Ito.[22] In May 2015, it was confirmed Selma Blair would be portraying the role of Kris Jenner.[23]
Filming
Principal photography for the series premiere will begin in May 2015, in Los Angeles, California.[7]
References
- ^ Vlada Gelman (January 18, 2015). "FX Boss Talks Ronald Reagan's Fargo Season 2 Role, The Americans' Future, Bridge Regrets and More". TVLine. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
- ^ a b "FX Orders American Crime Story From American Horror Story Creator". IGN. October 7, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Cuba Gooding Jr., Sarah Paulson to Star in FX's 'American Crime Story: People v. O.J. Simpson". Yahoo News. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- ^ a b "John Travolta Lands Lead Role In FX's 'American Crime Story'". Variety Magazine. January 7, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
- ^ "David Schwimmer Joins FX's OJ-Themed American Crime Story as Robert Kardashian". TV Line. December 19, 2014.
- ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (February 5, 2015). "Courtney B. Vance Set as Johnnie Cochran in FX's 'American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ^ a b c Stack, Tim (April 30, 2015). "Jordana Brewster to play Denise Brown in American Crime Story: The People V. OJ Simpson". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 11, 2015). "Selma Blair To Play Kris Jenner In 'The People V. O.J. Simpson'". Deadline.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ Stack, Tim (May 12, 2015). "'Into the Woods' star to play Kato Kaelin on American Crime Story: The People V OJ Simpson". Entertainment Weekly.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ a b Murphy, Ryan (March 23, 2015). "Excited to announce my friend Connie Britton will play Faye Resnick in the upcoming FX miniseries The People v. O.J. Simpson". Twitter. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
- ^ http://www.avclub.com/article/american-crime-story-casts-its-mark-fuhrman-219519
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (April 17, 2015). "Sterling K. Brown To Play Christopher Darden in "The People V. O.J. Simpson"". Deadline. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
- ^ Kenneth Choi To Play Judge Ito In ‘The People V. O.J. Simpson’
- ^ http://www.avclub.com/article/malcolm-jamal-warner-drive-white-bronco-american-c-219405
- ^ http://www.ew.com/article/2015/05/18/cheryl-ladd-evan-handler-american-crime-story
- ^ Bruce Greenwood & Gbenga Akinnagbe Join FX's American Crime Story
- ^ Bruce Greenwood & Gbenga Akinnagbe Join FX's American Crime Story
- ^ "Ryan Murphy to tackle O.J. Simpson case with 'American Crime Story'". Entertainment Weekly. October 7, 2014.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 7, 2014). "'American Horror Story' Companion Series 'American Crime Story' From Ryan Murphy Set At FX – O.J. First Topic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ^ "Fox Developing 'Shogun,' O.J. Simpson Longform Dramas". The Hollywood Reporter. March 20, 2013.
- ^ "David Schwimmer Joins FX's OJ-Themed American Crime Story as Robert Kardashian". TV Line. December 19, 2014.
- ^ http://deadline.com/2015/04/kenneth-choi-judge-ito-people-v-oj-simpson-1201418935/
- ^ http://deadline.com/2015/05/selma-blair-cast-kris-jenner-people-v-oj-simpson-1201424399/
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