The 'Smash' actress has joined the cast ensemble of the upcoming TV series about the rise and fall of the late celebrity fashion guru, which has Ewan McGregor attached to the titular role.
- February 26, 2020
AceShowbiz - Actress/singer Krysta Rodriguez has been cast as Liza Minnelli in Ryan Murphy's upcoming TV drama about the rise and fall of celebrity fashion designer "Halston"
Ewan McGregor is attached to portray the late American fashion guru, full name Roy Halston Frowick, in the new project, and now "Glee" and "American Horror Story" co-creator Murphy has found Halston's muse and best friend in Rodriguez, reports Deadline.
Coincidentally, the 35-year-old previously got the chance to work alongside Minnelli on the short-lived musical drama series "Smash" back in 2013, when the legendary entertainer served as a guest star.
Dan Minahan is slated to direct the show, currently titled Halston, after previously teaming up with producer Murphy on "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story", a biographical series about another famed designer, in 2018.
