The U.S. TV network takes cue from the success of anthology series on cable by ordering a 15-episode season from the 'Glee' creator.
- Oct 21, 2014
AceShowbiz - FOX gave Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's "Scream Queens" a series order, the network announced on Monday, October 20. It's an anthology series that the duo created with their "Glee" co-creator Ian Brennan and will exec produce with another key "Glee" member Dante Di Loreto.
"We loved every element of the pitch for this show - the genre-bending concept, which blends true horror with big comedic moments; the diverse and unforgettable characters and reuniting the phenomenal creative team that delivered 'Glee'," said Fox Television Group chairman Gary Newman and Dana Walden. "It's a huge commitment and an expression of our faith in Ryan. We are ecstatic to have him, along with Brad, Ian and Dante as our partners on this exciting ride."
Like Murphy's "American Horror Story", the project will have new settings and story lines each season. The first 15-episode season of the comedy horror will feature a college campus rocked by several murders. Production is scheduled to begin next spring for a premiere in fall 2015.
"I knew I wanted to work with Brad and Ian again on something comedic, and we are having a blast writing 'Scream Queens'," Murphy said in a statement. "We hope to create a whole new genre - comedy-horror - and the idea is for every season to revolve around two female leads. We've already begun a nationwide search for those women, as well as 10 other supporting roles, and we're very grateful to Dana and Gary for their enthusiastic support."
