What if a sexually transmitted disease could make you irresistibly beautiful? That's the captivating premise of Ryan Murphy's new FX series, 'The Beauty,' which promises to explore the dark side of society's obsession with physical perfection.
- October 1, 2024
AceShowbiz - Modern society is obsessed with outward beauty, and in the world of Ryan Murphy's "The Beauty," this desire reaches new heights with an STD that guarantees physical perfection. However, as detectives Foster and Vaughn soon discover, this newfound beauty comes at a horrifying cost.
The series, based on the Image Comics series by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, delves into these intriguing themes over the course of its 11-episode debut season, set to start production this fall.
Evan Peters, a frequent collaborator of Ryan Murphy, will headline "The Beauty," joined by Ashton Kutcher, Anthony Ramos, and Jeremy Pope. This marks another reunion for Murphy and Peters, who collaborated on titles like "American Horror Story" and "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," which earned Peters a Golden Globe and an Emmy nomination.
Kutcher, known for his iconic roles in "That '70s Show" and "Two and a Half Men," makes a significant return to television with this series. Meanwhile, Ramos, famous for his performances in Broadway's "Hamilton" and movies like "In the Heights" and "Twisters," offers a fresh collaboration with Murphy. Jeremy Pope, known for his multi-nominated roles in "Hollywood" and "The Inspection," also brings his dynamic talent to this star-studded cast.
Co-created by Murphy and Matthew Hodgson, who collaborated on "Glee" and "9-1-1," the series is produced by 20th Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television. Murphy, Hodgson, Peters, Ramos, and Pope serve as executive producers, alongside Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, Nissa Diederich, and Eric Gitter. As typical for a Murphy project, specific plot details and character descriptions are under wraps, adding to the anticipation.
The series marks another ambitious undertaking by Murphy, who is simultaneously juggling multiple projects under his expansive Disney deal. With current hits like "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" on Netflix and "Grotesquerie" on FX, Murphy continues to dominate the entertainment landscape. "The Beauty" certainly stands out, promising a thought-provoking exploration of societal values wrapped in thrilling, dramatic storytelling.
As production gears up, fans of Murphy's work and followers of the source material alike are eager to see how this compelling story translates to the small screen, forging another memorable chapter in Murphy's illustrious career.
