Ryan Murphy’s retelling of American mythology continues. The celebrated creator is now turning his lens to one of the vital tragic love tales of the twentieth century: the whirlwind romance of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
The newest in Murphy’s anthology universe, American Love Story, guarantees a gripping ode to some who captivated the world with their New York Metropolis glamour and personal turbulence.
Learn on for all the pieces we all know up to now concerning the inaugural collection.
What’s American Love Story About?
Whereas an official synopsis stays underneath wraps, American Love Story will dramatise the high-profile relationship of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. Referred to as the golden couple of the ‘90s New York social scene, their love story dominated headlines earlier than culminating in a devastating aircraft crash off Martha’s Winery in 1999 that claimed each their lives—he was 38, she was 33.
A former mannequin turned trend publicist at Calvin Klein, Bessette was already immersed within the trade’s internal sanctum when she met Kennedy, an inheritor to America’s controversial political dynasty. The son of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, JFK Jr. was not simply the scion of political royalty however a modern-day movie star with main cultural cachet. Collectively, the couple had been revered and, in flip, hounded by paparazzi. Many years later, their affect continues to be felt throughout couple aim moodboards and 90s fashion references.
Murphy’s penchant for mining America’s most sensationalised tales is nicely established—from The Individuals v. O.J. Simpson to Monsters: The Menendez Brothers’ Story, his high-drama lens on historical past is unflinching, grand, and at all times immaculately staged with a spectacle of sartorial eye sweet.
American Love Story guarantees to be no totally different, capturing not simply the aesthetic however the journey of a relationship that lived within the highlight lengthy earlier than social media.
Who Will Play JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy?
Casting has begun to take form, with Variety confirming that Sarah Pidgeon will painting Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
Identified for her breakout efficiency in The Wilds and a latest activate Broadway’s Tony-winning play, Stereophonic, Pidgeon has been chosen to tackle the function.
As for JFK Jr.? The late heartthrob stands to be solid.
In the meantime, Deadline has reported that the collection can even highlight Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Caroline Kennedy, suggesting a wealthy household portrait.
When Will American Love Story Be Launched?
Presently in pre-production, American Love Story continues to be a way from its launch, so watch this house for updates.
