Overview

• The new season will revisit the 1892 Fall River murders and the 1893 trial that ended in Lizzie Borden’s acquittal.
• Ella Beatty will play Borden after an international casting search and is a Juilliard-trained actor known for Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.
• The principal cast features Charlie Hunnam, Vicky Krieps, Rebecca Hall, Billie Lourd and Jessica Barden in roles connected to Borden’s family and circle.
• Creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan position the story to examine gender, power and public perception surrounding the case.
• The premiere is expected in 2026, with reports pointing to a likely September or October release window.