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For people who don't know what American Crime Story is:

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 2015. The first season, subtitled The People vs. O. J. Simpson, will focus on the murder trial of O. J. Simpson.

John Travolta cast as Robert Shapiro
http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/john-travolta-american-crime-story-fx-robert-shapiro-1201394854/

The actor has landed a starring role in FX’s highly anticipated “American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson” from Ryan Murphy, the cabler announced Wednesday.

Travolta, who will also serve as a producer on the 10-episode miniseries, has been cast as Robert Shapiro, a key member of Simpson’s “Dream Team” during the murder trial.

I couldn't find another post about it but it appears that David Schwimmer has been cast as Robert Kardashian. They join Cuba Gooding Jr. who will play as OJ while Sarah Paulson will play prosecutor Marcia Clark.

Interested to see how this turns out.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Ryan Murphy does OJ Simpson. Okay?

 

[DMczaf]

Kato Kaelin to be played by...Kato Kaelin.

 

[Akahige]

Scripting by the Ed Wood writers and Screwed writers-directors is interesting but Murphy is always questionable.

 

[Mr.Swag]

This sounds really interesting..
Like a shitty TruTV show but with a high budget

 

[James Woods]

Bout time Travolta came home to television. There are only so many shitty low-grossing films one can make.

 

[Jasper]

I would love for Kristin Wiig to play Kris Jenner (Nicole Brown's best friend & Robert Kardashian's ex-wife). She was wonderful in the SNL Kardashian skit....

In the aftermath of killing Nicole Brown, O.J was living in the Kardashian family home and had brought a gun over one night with plans to blow his brains out from within Khloe's bedroom - but Robert found him with the gun and stopped him. The Bronco car chase also started from the Kardashian home.

It's going to be really interesting to see if this new show is going to touch on the speculation that Robert Kardashian hid the murder evidence (plus many speculate that Robert represented O.J so he cannot be subpoenaed to testify against him).

 

[EightBitNate]

FX is blowing up fast.

 

[quesalupa]

Please don't act like Ross. God I hate Ross.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Connie Britton Joins ‘American Crime Story: The People V. O.J. Simpson'

Ryan Murphy tweeted this morning that the American Horror Story alum will play Faye Resnick in the upcoming miniseries.

 

[Jasper]

Confirmed: Selma Blair To Play Kris Jenner....

http://www.justjared.com/2015/05/11...jenner-on-american-crime-story/#disqus_thread

 

[Funky Papa]

Ryan Murphy created.

Travolta starred.

I'm already having the shakes for a plurality of reasons.

 

[Jasper]

So the cast so far (official)....

Cuba Gooding Jr (OJ Simpson)

David Schwimmer (Robert Kardashian)

John Travolta (Robert Shapiro)

Selma Blair (Kris Jenner)

Sarah Paulson (Marcia Clark)

Courtney B. Vance (Johnnie Cochran)

Connie Britton (Faye Resnick)

Jordana Brewster (Denise Brown)

 

[JDSN]

Hahaha fuckery incoming.

 

[Dabanton]

I hope this is as trashy as possible.

 

[Funky Papa]

I hope this is as trashy as possible.

Looking at that cast, your wish is about to be granted.

 

[Jasper]

Filming has begun....

 

[Sliver]

Is Travolta's face stuck like that? Dude looks like a wax statue.

 

[Discotheque]

Ryan Murphy isn't writing this? It might be decent then, even with this absurd cast

 

[ph1l0z0ph3r]

Way better cast then I would expect from this. Hopefully it delivers because the last two seasons of American Horror Story have been terrible.

 

[TronLight]

Is this going to be in the same vein of American Horror Story? Campy as fuck?

 

[Jasper]

American Crime Story have cast Kourtney, Khloe, Kim, and Robert Kardashian....

 

[Jobbs]

 

[Funky Papa]

This is reaching unheard levels of metaparody.

 

[Jasper]

All that's left to cast now is a young Ray J!

 

[Joni]

American Crime Story have cast Kourtney, Khloe, Kim, and Robert Kardashian....

Those first three names made me scared this was a show that had cast the actual K sisters. Only remembered by the fourth one it is a historical piece 'about' their dad.

 

[Dabanton]

American Crime Story have cast Kourtney, Khloe, Kim, and Robert Kardashian....

Never this pic before, but I can see why people were saying Khloe K was not Robert Kardashians child. That nose is a giveaway.

 

[Slaythe]

What s the point ?

It s gonna run flat fast, won't it?

Since we know all about it. No mystery or tension.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

What s the point ?

It s gonna run flat fast, won't it?

Since we know all about it. No mystery or tension.

Would work better as a what if show.

 

[kuppy]

Thought this thread would be about ABC's American Crime. Yeah, that titling seems troublesome.

 

[tomtom94]

So with that premise and that casting, this show is basically on a mission to remind everyone how long ago the 90s were...

 

[Jasper]

First trailer. Looking good!

It premieres February 2nd at 10PM on FX.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT0m9MBCMDo

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Cuba gonna get that Emmy

 

[CrichtonKicks]

So I totally thought this was the second season of that show that came on ABC last year (American Crime?) and was very confused...

 

[Dicer]

First trailer. Looking good!

It premieres February 2nd at 10PM on FX.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT0m9MBCMDo

That looks legit...and schwimmer looking awesome.

 

[Rhaknar]

Had no idea this was a thing, that cast is great. My girl Sarah Paulson hanging out with all them movie stars ;_;

 

[Lashley]

Looks pretty good tbh

 

[User 479360]

The trailer was pretty good

Hopefully it ends up being a lot better than silly Scream Queens and American Horror Story, which is like watching paint dry and hasn't been good since its first season and the first part of its second.

 

[Lactose_Intolerant]

That has a pretty decent cast

 

[Fantastical]

The Americans
American Horror Story
American Crime Story

FX is the most American channel.

Hopefully it ends up being a lot better than silly Scream Queens

You mean one of the most entertaining shows on TV right now?

 

[torre_avenue]

First trailer. Looking good!

It premieres February 2nd at 10PM on FX.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT0m9MBCMDo

I can't get over the Ross freakout-cry face during his intro.

Keeps on reminding me of the first part of this gif:

 

[Valhelm]

I'm bothered that this show exists, if only because it will distract people from ABC's amazing drama American Crime.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

I have high hopes for this.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

I wonder if this will be closer to Fargo or American Horror Story in tone/quality

 

[Ashhong]

Wow that looks amazing. Will watch

 

[Dicer]

You mean one of the most entertaining shows on TV right now?

No he's right, it's hot garbage...

 

[Fury451]

Vance looks fantastic as Cochran.

Actually pleasantly surprised by this considering who is behind it, but that is definitely one quirky cast selection. Looks like it might pay off in someway though.

 

[Nappuccino]

I like David, but I'm having a difficult time taking his hair seriously. Other than that, the show seems like it has potential.

 

[User 479360]

I'm bothered that this show exists, if only because it will distract people from ABC's amazing drama American Crime.

It will definitely be easy to get them mixed up. I'd heard about this, then saw that American Crime was beginning to air, and wondered if they were the same thing.

I watched all of American Crime's first season and look forward to its second. It's really good.

 

[Jasper]

"Do Not Kill Yourself in Kimmy's Bedroom!"

Brand new trailer for 'American Crime Story: The People V. O.J Simpson'...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obTpgVcImvM