Ryan Murphy’sAmerican Love Storyhas given him the opportunity to reunite with a majorAmerican Horror Storycast member. As the creator ofAmerican Horror Story,Murphy has produced several spinoffsfrom the anthology franchise, includingAmerican Horror Stories,American Crime Story, andAmerican Sports Story. He also co-created a number of other TV shows, including9-1-1,Doctor Odyssey, andGlee. Having told so many beloved stories, Murphy is now looking to turn his attention to adapting John F. Kennedy Jr.’s romantic life into the biographicalAmerican Love Story.
As the casting process continues,Deadlinerevealed that the series will allow Murphy to reunite with a former star. Grace Gummer, who starred in severalAmerican Horror Storyseasons (Coven,Freak Show, andDelicate), is set to appear as Caroline Kennedy in the show. As JFK Jr.’s sister,Gummer should have a significant role in the series, as the last surviving child of President John F. Kennedy. Alongside Gummer, the announcement also revealed that Sydney Lemmon (Lauren Bessette) and Alessandro Nivola (Calvin Klein) have joined the cast.
What This Means For American Love Story
It Will Be An American Horror Story Reunion
While theupcomingAmerican Horror Storyseasonremains in development, there has not been much news about the show. Instead, Murphy has turned his attention to his many other projects, including a new spinoff of9-1-1and theAmerican Love Storyshow.The show will be another anthology series, but it will focus on historical love stories that captivated the world. The JFK Jr. drama focuses on the impact that the media microscope had on JFK Jr.’s love for Carolyn Bessette. Six major cast members have been announced, with three coming prior to news of Gummer’s casting:
Alessandro Nivola
Calvin Klein
Of the announced cast members, Gummer will be the main name that strikes interest, given her existing connection to Murphy. Having worked with her on threepreviousAmerican Horror Storyseasons, Murphy’s approval of her casting is a sign of his faith in her ability to help build this show. As JFK Jr.’s sister, Grace has an essential role as a guide and ally to Kelly’s leading man, and it will likely beGummer’s biggest role in a Murphy-led show yet. It also serves as an excellent way to tieAmerican Love Storyto its horror-focused counterpart.
Our Take On American Love Story’s Casting
It Is An Exciting Start For The Show
American Love Storyis still early in its development, but this casting is an exciting sign for the series. The show may not be casting major Hollywood names, but it is relying on trusted actors who have already proven themselves on-screen. Murphy is already familiar with Gummer’s work, so her casting should come as no surprise. As the roster continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly likely that this will be a worthy show in theAmerican Storyfranchise.
