Overview

• Kutcher, 47, said he has been passed over for "down on your luck" characters because of his polished image.
• He said his work as a producer clarified how casting choices support visual storytelling.
• He described his role in The Beauty as complex and "one of the great delights" of his career.
• The New York Comic Con panel was moderated by creator Ryan Murphy with Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope and Rebecca Hall, and it explored cosmetic enhancement double standards echoed by the series.
• The Beauty, adapted by Ryan Murphy and Matthew Hodgson from a comic, is slated to stream on Hulu in early 2026, with Kutcher serving as an executive producer and appearing in the cast.