Overview

• Early camera tests released in June sparked social media criticism over Pidgeon’s hair and wardrobe, leading Murphy to clarify that those elements were provisional.
• The production convened a 10-member style advisory board to vet costumes and hairstyling for historical fidelity.
• Sarah Pidgeon permanently dyed her hair to a multi-tonal blonde under Kari Hill’s guidance, a change praised by original colorist Brad Johns.
• Filming in New York City will continue through fall 2025 as the team integrates design refinements from expert advisers.
• In September, FX will debut short character videos to illustrate the series’ period-accurate design ahead of its Valentine’s Week launch on FX and Hulu.