American Crime Story

This article is about the FX TV series. Not to be confused with American Crime (TV series) or Crime Story (American TV series).

American Crime Story
Genre
Based on
  • The Run of His Life: The People v. O. J. Simpson
    by Jeffrey Toobin (s. 1)
  • Vulgar Favors: Andrew Cunanan, Gianni Versace, and the Largest Failed Manhunt in U.S. History
    by Maureen Orth (s. 2)
  • A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Story of the Sex Scandal That Nearly Brought Down a President
    by Jeffrey Toobin (s. 3)
Developed by
StarringSee List of American Crime Story cast members
ComposerMac Quayle
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes29
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Chip Vucelich
  • John Travolta (s.1)
  • Alexis Martin Woodall (s.1)
  • Eric Kovtun
  • Lou Eyrich
  • Eryn Krueger Mekash
  • Beanie Feldstein (s. 3)
  • Monica Lewinsky (s. 3)
Production locations
CinematographyNelson Cragg
Editors
  • Adam Penn
  • C. Chi-Yoon Chung
  • Stewart Schill
Running time42–74 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFX
ReleaseFebruary 2, 2016 (2016-02-02) –
present (present)
Related
American Story
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American Crime Story is an American true crime anthology series developed by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, who are also executive producers, alongside Brad Falchuk, Nina Jacobson, Ryan Murphy, and Brad Simpson. The series is the second installment in the American Story media franchise, following American Horror Story.[1] Each season is presented as a self-contained miniseries and is independent of the events in other seasons. Alexander and Karaszewski did not return after the first season, but retain executive-producer credits.[2] In the United States, the series is broadcast on FX. In January 2023, the series was renewed for a fourth season.

The first season, subtitled The People v. O. J. Simpson, chronicled the murder trial of O. J. Simpson, and was based on the book The Run of His Life: The People v. O. J. Simpson by Jeffrey Toobin. It premiered on February 2, 2016.[3][4][5] The second season, subtitled The Assassination of Gianni Versace, chronicled the murder of designer Gianni Versace by spree-killer Andrew Cunanan, and based on the book Vulgar Favors by Maureen Orth. It premiered on January 17, 2018, and concluded on March 21, 2018. The third season, subtitled Impeachment, chronicles the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal, and is based on the book A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Story of the Sex Scandal That Nearly Brought Down a President, also by Toobin. It premiered on September 7, 2021.[6]

A season based on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina had been in development, but in February 2019 FX announced that the idea had been abandoned.[7] A potential fourth season, tentatively titled Studio 54, which would focus on the rise and fall of Studio 54 owners Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager, is in development.[8]


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  1. ^ Rose, Lacey (August 22, 2016). "Ryan Murphy Teases 'American Crime Story' Season 2, More 'American Horror Story' and Retooled 'Scream Queens'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 17, 2018. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  2. ^ Sandberg, Bryn (April 6, 2016). "'American Crime Story': 10 Things to Know About Season 2". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 12, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  3. ^ "American Crime Story: The People v. OJ Simpson – Launch". Youtube. FX Networks. Archived from the original on October 2, 2015. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  4. ^ Gelman, Vlada (January 18, 2015). "FX Boss Talks Ronald Reagan's Fargo Season 2 Role, The Americans' Future, Bridge Regrets and More". TVLine. Archived from the original on June 13, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  5. ^ Daley, Megan (November 12, 2015). "FX announces premiere dates for American Crime Story and more". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on November 23, 2015. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
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  7. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 4, 2019). "FX Boss Says More Cycles Of Ryan Murphy's 'American Horror Story' & 'American Crime Story' On Horizon; But No 'Katrina'". Archived from the original on February 5, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
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