AceShowbiz - FX has officially announced its first casting for the highly anticipated anthology series, "American Love Story," with Sarah Pidgeon set to play Carolyn Bessette, JFK Jr.'s wife.

Known for her captivating performances in Amazon Prime's "The Wilds" and Hulu's "Tiny Beautiful Things," Pidgeon is expected to bring depth to the role of Bessette-Kennedy.

The series, produced by Ryan Murphy, Brad Simpson, and Nina Jacobson, will depict the iconic and tragic love story of John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.

The casting comes nearly four years after the initial reveal of the series in 2021.

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy grew up in New York and Connecticut before attending Boston University. Following a brief stint in modeling, she secured a position at Calvin Klein and swiftly rose to become the director of publicity, working closely with high-profile celebrities. In 1994, she began dating John F. Kennedy Jr., son of the former U.S. President, and they were married in 1996.

The media intensely scrutinized their relationship, often splashing their lives across the tabloids. Tragically, Carolyn, John, and her older sister Lauren perished in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's Vineyard. This tragic incident will undoubtedly form a crucial part of the narrative in "American Love Story."

Pidgeon's casting is a significant step forward for the series, which joins the ranks of Murphy's successful anthologies, including "American Horror Story" and "American Crime Story." As audiences eagerly await the dramatization of one of America's most captivating love stories, the anticipation only mounts with Pidgeon's involvement.

Given Murphy's prior successes and Pidgeon's proven acting prowess, "American Love Story" is set to be a must-watch series for television enthusiasts and history buffs alike.