American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson

'American Crime Story' Adds Connie Britton as Faye Resnick
'American Crime Story' Adds Connie Britton as Faye Resnick
'American Crime Story' Adds Connie Britton as Faye Resnick
Fans of American Horror Story have been clamoring since Season 2 to return original star Connie Britton to the fold, and Ryan Murphy has (sort of) granted their wish. Britton has officially joined FX’s American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson in the role of Nicole Brown-Simpson’s friend Faye Resnick.
'American Crime Story': Courtney B. Vance is Johnnie Cochran
'American Crime Story': Courtney B. Vance is Johnnie Cochran
'American Crime Story': Courtney B. Vance is Johnnie Cochran
Each ‘American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson’ casting has proven more ridiculous than its predecessor, but Ryan Murphy’s new FX anthology series may yet have a sensible heart. Courtney B. Vance, husband to ‘American Horror Story’’s Angela Bassett, will attempt to don the gloves as Simpson’s famous lawyer Johnnie Cochran, according to reports.
'American Crime Story': John Travolta is Robert Shapiro
'American Crime Story': John Travolta is Robert Shapiro
'American Crime Story': John Travolta is Robert Shapiro
We were willing to laugh it off when Ryan Murphy’s FX ‘American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson’ cast Ross Geller as Kim Kardashian’s dad, even considering the merits of Cuba Gooding Jr. as the titular defendant, and ‘AHS’ leading lady Sarah Paulson as his prosecutor. Now, John Travolta has officially joined FX’s new Ryan Murphy s–tshow as defense attorney Robert Shapiro, even taking a producer’s credit. Consider our chills multiplying.
'American Crime Story': David Schwimmer is Robert Kardashian
'American Crime Story': David Schwimmer is Robert Kardashian
'American Crime Story': David Schwimmer is Robert Kardashian
Beginning with its initial announcement, and ‘American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson’s subsequent casting of Cuba Gooding Jr. and Sarah Paulson, we’ve had a hard time wrapping our heads around FX’s new Ryan Murphy drama. Now, ‘Friends’ star David Schwimmer has been cast in the role of O.J.’s lawyer Robert Kardashian (yes, patriarch to ​those​ Kardashians), and our bewilderment is certainly coming to a middle.
'American Crime Story' Casts Cuba Gooding and Sarah Paulson
'American Crime Story' Casts Cuba Gooding and Sarah Paulson
'American Crime Story' Casts Cuba Gooding and Sarah Paulson
We weren’t initially certain how serious to take FX’s announcement of new Ryan Murphy anthology series ‘American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson,’ and now, with its leading roles cast....we’re still not sure. Cuba Gooding Jr. will loose the juice as accused murderer O.J. Simpson, while ‘American Horror Story’ standout Sarah Paulson will take him to trial as Marcia Clark. Yes, this is still happening.
FX 'American Crime Story' Spinoff Tackling O.J. Simpson Case
FX 'American Crime Story' Spinoff Tackling O.J. Simpson Case
FX 'American Crime Story' Spinoff Tackling O.J. Simpson Case
By now we're admittedly used to the prospect of blockbuster cable TV series spawning "companion" spinoffs, but FX's newest 'American Horror Story' riff is by far the most perplexing yet. The network has officially placed an order for Ryan Murphy's 'American Crime Story' series, its first season subtitled 'The People v. O.J. Simpson,' and we assure you, this is not a joke.