Overview

• Naomi Watts has been confirmed to play Jackie Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s upcoming series, marking her latest collaboration with the acclaimed producer.
• Relative newcomer Paul Kelly has been cast as John F. Kennedy Jr., following an extensive casting process involving over 1,000 auditions.
• Sarah Pidgeon, known for her work on ‘The Wilds,’ was announced earlier this year as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, completing the trio of lead roles.
• ‘American Love Story’ will explore the whirlwind romance, intense media scrutiny, and tragic 1999 plane crash that defined the lives of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.
• The series is part of Murphy’s ‘American Story’ franchise, which includes acclaimed projects like ‘American Crime Story’ and ‘American Horror Story,’ with no premiere date yet announced.