FX ORDERS COMPANION TO HIT ANTHOLOGY MINISERIES AMERICAN HORROR STORY “AMERICAN CRIME STORY”
Network Orders 10 Episodes of the First installment of the New ACS Franchise “AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE PEOPLE V. O.J. SIMPSON”
Written by Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski and Directed by Ryan Murphy Based on the Book The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson by Jeffrey Toobin
Murphy to Team with Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Brad Falchuk, and Dante Di Loreto on the American Crime Story FranchiseWhich Will Be Produced by FX Productions and Fox 21
LOS ANGELES, October 7, 2014 – Prolific award-winning producer Ryan Murphy, whose American Horror Story franchise invented the anthology miniseries format, has come up with his next entry: American Crime Story, a companion anthology focused each season on a different true crime story which made headlines and captivated the imagination of the public. The new franchise has been ordered by FX, it was announced today by John Landgraf, CEO, FX Networks and FX Productions.
The first installment, American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson, is based on the book The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson by Jeffrey Toobin.Murphy joins Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson (The Hunger Games, Diary of a Wimpy Kid) and Brad Falchuk (Glee, American Horror Story, co-created with Murphy) as Executive Producers of American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson, alongside writers Alexander and Karaszewski. Dante Di Loreto also serves as an Executive Producer, with Murphy set to direct. The first two hours of the miniseries will be written by Golden Globe-winning screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski(The People vs. Larry Flynt, Ed Wood, Man on the Moon), who are Executive Producers of ‘ACS: O.J.’. Production begins early next year in Los Angeles. It is produced by FXP and Fox 21, the companies that co-produce the long-running hit seriesSons of Anarchy for the network.
“Time and time again, Ryan Murphy has transformed the medium of television by redefining genres and formats as he did with Nip/Tuck, Glee and the American Horror Story franchise, and we expect the same of American Crime Story,” said Landgraf. "Scott and Larry have adapted Jeffrey Toobin’s book into a masterful 10-hour piece. I have no doubt that Ryan and his partners, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Brad Falchuk, and Dante Di Loreto are going to make something very memorable here – and that it will be a spectacular first entry in what is destined to become a series of great true crime-based miniseries."
“This is an exciting project for me,” commented Murphy, “as I’ve been looking for the right property which could serve as an extension of the American Horror Story brand I love so much. The O.J. case was as tragic as it was fascinating – it seemed like everyone had a stake in the outcome. It was really the beginning of the modern tabloid age.”
“When Ryan has passion for a project, our entire company is energized by his enthusiasm and spectacular talent,” said Fox Television Group Chairmen and CEOs Dana Walden and Gary Newman. “Nothing is more exciting than starting a juicy, new franchise with him, and the team behind-the-scenes is top-notch – a ‘dream team’ that rivals any ever assembled.”
American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson is a look at the O.J. Simpson trial told from the perspective of the lawyers that explores the chaotic behind-the-scenes dealings and maneuvering on both sides of the court, and how a combination of prosecution confidence, defense wiliness, and the LAPD’s history with the city’s African-American community gave a jury what it needed: reasonable doubt.
Network Orders 10 Episodes of the First installment of the New ACS Franchise “AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE PEOPLE V. O.J. SIMPSON”
Written by Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski and Directed by Ryan Murphy Based on the Book The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson by Jeffrey Toobin
Murphy to Team with Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Brad Falchuk, and Dante Di Loreto on the American Crime Story FranchiseWhich Will Be Produced by FX Productions and Fox 21
LOS ANGELES, October 7, 2014 – Prolific award-winning producer Ryan Murphy, whose American Horror Story franchise invented the anthology miniseries format, has come up with his next entry: American Crime Story, a companion anthology focused each season on a different true crime story which made headlines and captivated the imagination of the public. The new franchise has been ordered by FX, it was announced today by John Landgraf, CEO, FX Networks and FX Productions.
The first installment, American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson, is based on the book The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson by Jeffrey Toobin.Murphy joins Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson (The Hunger Games, Diary of a Wimpy Kid) and Brad Falchuk (Glee, American Horror Story, co-created with Murphy) as Executive Producers of American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson, alongside writers Alexander and Karaszewski. Dante Di Loreto also serves as an Executive Producer, with Murphy set to direct. The first two hours of the miniseries will be written by Golden Globe-winning screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski(The People vs. Larry Flynt, Ed Wood, Man on the Moon), who are Executive Producers of ‘ACS: O.J.’. Production begins early next year in Los Angeles. It is produced by FXP and Fox 21, the companies that co-produce the long-running hit seriesSons of Anarchy for the network.
“Time and time again, Ryan Murphy has transformed the medium of television by redefining genres and formats as he did with Nip/Tuck, Glee and the American Horror Story franchise, and we expect the same of American Crime Story,” said Landgraf. "Scott and Larry have adapted Jeffrey Toobin’s book into a masterful 10-hour piece. I have no doubt that Ryan and his partners, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Brad Falchuk, and Dante Di Loreto are going to make something very memorable here – and that it will be a spectacular first entry in what is destined to become a series of great true crime-based miniseries."
“This is an exciting project for me,” commented Murphy, “as I’ve been looking for the right property which could serve as an extension of the American Horror Story brand I love so much. The O.J. case was as tragic as it was fascinating – it seemed like everyone had a stake in the outcome. It was really the beginning of the modern tabloid age.”
“When Ryan has passion for a project, our entire company is energized by his enthusiasm and spectacular talent,” said Fox Television Group Chairmen and CEOs Dana Walden and Gary Newman. “Nothing is more exciting than starting a juicy, new franchise with him, and the team behind-the-scenes is top-notch – a ‘dream team’ that rivals any ever assembled.”
American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson is a look at the O.J. Simpson trial told from the perspective of the lawyers that explores the chaotic behind-the-scenes dealings and maneuvering on both sides of the court, and how a combination of prosecution confidence, defense wiliness, and the LAPD’s history with the city’s African-American community gave a jury what it needed: reasonable doubt.
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ReplyDeleteInteresting! Got a True Detective vibe but looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteOh god, this is either going to be a complete disaster or a masterpiece in the vein of True Detective. Please don't screw this up, Ryan Murphy.
ReplyDeleteEhh I have a strange feeling this was only meant to capitalize on True Detective's success. I mean not to say it can't be a genuinely good show on its own but....
ReplyDeletethe cry is free for all ages here.
ReplyDeleteMore Ryan Murphy on TV? Hell yes
ReplyDeleteI wonder if it will be the same cast in every season?
ReplyDeleteOne of the best pieces of news ever!
ReplyDeleteThe idea of AHS is fantastic and has rejuvenated the "Anthology" term! Ryan Murphy has proven himself time and time again and I absolutely cannot wait to see this!!
Ryan Murphy is a hack.
ReplyDeleteThere, I said it. Nip/Tuck was only decent, Glee is still a joke as there's nothing relatable to the series and American Horror Story isn't one bit creepy. Even The New Normal's biggest criticism was portraying racial and sexist stereotypes.
Sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteSounds like True Detective but Murphy can bring his own twisted ideas into it
ReplyDeleteThank you. Just thank you.
ReplyDeleteI think the true crime angle is cool, though I feel like using O.J as the jump off is a bit odd. Sort of been there, done that, though if they can give some fresh perspective it should be interesting. Certainly going to give it a shot though, and I'm sure Murphy will have quite the cast.
ReplyDeleteWoulda preffered ASFS (sci-fi) over crime but whatever, I guess I'll tune in. I cannot truthfully say I think I'll at any point be excited over it, though until I watch it and see.
ReplyDeleteI kinda like the idea, I love crime shows so I'm all for it.
ReplyDeleteWhile I agree to an extent to your judgement of Glee, Nip Tuck, I disagree regarding AHS, because I don't think the point of the show is about being creepy
ReplyDeleteAre you serious?
ReplyDeleteI agree with most of what you said expect for The New Normal. I actually liked that show.
ReplyDeleteThis is gonna be amazing! i can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI am not all that sure I like this idea. I am just not interested in the case I guess... I would kind of prefer a less well known case or even a more fictionalised one.
ReplyDeleteWhat's next? American Comedy Story?
ReplyDeleteAmerican Fantasy Story?
American Superhero Story?
American Gay Story? No that's glee...
I absolutely want Charisma carpenter in a lead role !
ReplyDeletei dont like the name!
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