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"American Horror Story" better move over because there are some pretty big names coming to its somewhat of a spinoff series "American Crime Story." Now, the two technically don't have anything to do with one another, but since they are both created by Ryan Murphy, going to be on FX and have almost identical names, we're going to think of them as related. The new series from the "AHS" and "Glee" creator has already cast Sarah Paulson, Cuba Gooding Jr. and "Friends" star David Schwimmer in some pretty big roles, but the newest casting decision might just be the biggest name yet. John Travolta has agreed to join the series. According to "E! News," the series, whose first season will center on the trial of O.J. Simpson and be called "American Crime Story: The People Vs. O.J. Simpson," has added Travolta to the cast as Simpson's defense attorney Robert Shapiro. According to Deadline, not only is the star set to play Shapiro on the show, but he will also serve as the producer on the 10-episode series. The site is reporting that Schwimmer will take on the role of Robert Kardashian, while Cuba Gooding and Sarah Paulson will play O.J. Simpson and prosecutor Marcia Clark. This is Travolta's first TV role since he started in "Welcome Back, Kotter" in the 1970s, and fans couldn't be more excited. Read More »
Ryan Murphy's new FX series, American Crime Story: The People Vs. O.J. Simpson, is definitely making some amazing casting choices for the upcoming debut season of the American Horror Story sister series. After casting Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. as the infamous suspected murderer and NFL great, Simpson, we've learned this week that Friends star David Schwimmer has joined the project as late attorney Robert Kardashian. Considering this show is casting the roles of real people, the actors portraying them have a serious job ahead of them - especially Schwimmer, who might have to tune into Keeping Up with the Kardashians to study how his character's children turn out! Read More »
With an incredible lineup of successful television shows under his belt, including American Horror Story, Glee and Nip/Tuck, it’s pretty safe to say writer-producer Ryan Murphy knows a thing or two about creating gripping television, which is exactly why FX has ordered a new anthology series titled American Crime Story. Read More »
