Ryan Murphy Reveals First Look Images at Upcoming FX Series 'American Love Story'
Also revealing the series’ release date.
Summary
- Ryan Murphy has released the first images for American Love Story an anthology series focusing on the romance of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette
- Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon star as JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, respectively
- The series is to premiere Valentine’s Day week of 2026
Ryan Murphy is expanding his acclaimed American Story anthology universe, and the first captivating images from the inaugural season of American Love Story, focusing on the iconic and ultimately tragic romance of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, have just been released. Shared by Murphy himself via social media, these initial glimpses offer a compelling preview of the series set to premiere during February 2026.
The anticipation for American Love Story has been palpable since its announcement, promising to delve into the whirlwind courtship, marriage, and untimely deaths of the couple often regarded as American royalty. The newly revealed “camera test” photos are already drawing significant attention for their striking fidelity to the beloved ’90s figures. Leading the cast as the ill-fated couple are newcomer Paul Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette. The first-look images were revealed on Instagram, which include both still photos and brief costume test footage, immediately showcase the remarkable resemblance of the actors to their real-life counterparts.
The series is poised to explore the pressures of their highly scrutinized relationship under the relentless media spotlight, alongside the demands of their individual careers and rumored family discord. The narrative will lead to their tragic demise in the 1999 plane crash. Adding further star power to the ensemble, the series also features Naomi Watts as Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Grace Gummer as Caroline Kennedy. Other notable cast members include Alessandro Nivola as fashion mogul Calvin Klein and Leila George as his wife, Kelly Klein, further populating the world of ’90s elite society.
Filming has recently commenced in New York City and the series is expected to release on Valentine’s Week next year.
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