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Casting announcements for Ryan Murphy's upcoming anthology series "American Love Story" are making waves—and for good reason. With the latest season focusing on John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's romantic scandal, fans are finally getting a glimpse of the cast that will infuse vitality into this iconic romance. At the top of that list is veteran Oscar-nominated actor from "Birdman," Naomi Watts.
Naomi Watts has been officially cast as Jackie Kennedy in American Love Story. Meanwhile, Oscar-nominated Birdman actress Andrea Riseborough—despite recent speculation—is not part of the official cast. The Wilds actress Sarah Pidgeon will play Carolyn Bessette, and newcomer Paul Kelly will play JFK Jr.
Sarah Pidgeon cast as Carolyn Bessette in American Love Story
Sarah Pidgeon has been locked in to play Carolyn Bessette, the fashion publicist and wife of John F. Kennedy Jr., who became an American icon of the 1990s.
Bessette's on-screen personality and her tragic history have been fascinating audiences for a long time, and the casting of Pidgeon, a young actor, is an intentional choice to introduce freshness to the character.
Paul Kelly cast as John F. Kennedy Jr. in American Love Story
Contrary to rumors, Paul Kelly, not Paul Mescal, was officially cast as John F. Kennedy Jr. in the series. Kelly is a fairly new TV name, and the producers' casting is a gamble to uphold performance and authenticity over stardom.
His performance must range from the public, charismatic personality to the private despair of JFK Jr. in the years leading up to his and Bessette's deadly plane crash in 1999.
Naomi Watts to play Jackie Kennedy in American Love Story
Naomi Watts has been hired to play Jackie Kennedy, whose sturdy dramatic presence adds to the ensemble. Her character will likely ground the series with the weight carried down through generations.
Thrust of the series: Kennedy-Bessette romance
This season of American Love Story will be about the romance of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. The show will explore their courtship, marriage, and the unbelievable public scrutiny that they faced. It will also discuss their private lives, including the drawbacks of being part of a political dynasty, and the tragedy that left everyone in shock.
The inclusion of Jackie Kennedy's character suggests a wider exploration of the family's multigenerational past.
Ryan Murphy's expanding anthology universe
American Love Story is a fresh addition to Ryan Murphy's overall American Story anthology franchise, which includes American Crime Story and American Horror Story. Unlike the crime or horror genres of its predecessors, this series is meant to dramatize famous love stories that defined American culture.
It's about public and private life, especially where romance was a media spectacle or represented an even larger story about fame, family, or history.
The official casting announcement for American Love Story settles rumors that have recently surfaced.
With the production underway and a cast set, the series will be able to cover a very personal moment in American history without wandering into misrepresentation or rumor mongering.
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