American Horror Story [US Pace - FX - Spoilers]

DeWitt · 18-03-2011 11:14PM #1

The Men behind Nip/Tuck are bringing a new show to FX.

The duo behind Nip/Tuck are producing a new hour-long drama pilot for the cabler titled American Horror Story.
“American Horror Story is a wildly brilliant original series,” says FX president John Landgraf. “Ryan and Brad, who created it together, are evil geniuses.”
Little is known about the premise, except that it’s a horror show with “subversive sensibilities,” said Falchuk.

...and now the beautiful Connie Britton has nabbed the female lead in the show

Horror? This is more like an American dream. Friday Night Lights‘ Connie Britton has snagged the female lead in American Horror, FX’s much-buzzed-about drama pilot from Glee bosses Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.
Britton — who is also developing an FX drama with Fighter director David O. Russell — will play the role of Vivien Harmon, one half of the show’s central couple. Vivien is described as aforce to be reckoned with in spite of her vulnerable demeanor.

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I'm sold!

Dman001 · 19-03-2011 12:54AM

Loved Nip/Tuck, even though it was one of the most depressing shows at times. This sounds interesting, as long as they don't go down the the whole Vampire/Warewolf/Zombie route. It has been done to death, would like to see a bit of originality.

sweetie · 19-03-2011 08:13PM

Hmmm sounds like supernatural 2

DeWitt · 20-03-2011 05:14PM

Some more details from Ausiello:

Each season will feature an entirely new cast. As a result, if the project gets a green light, Britton would only be under contract for one season. So she could conceivably finish Horror and segue right into the new project with Russell.

Johnmb · 20-03-2011 08:06PM

DeWitt wrote: »

Some more details from Ausiello:

That was the original idea behind Heroes, but when it became so popular they changed their minds because the existing cast was so successful (at that time). Same thing will probably happen here, either it won't take off and will be cancelled, or it will take off and the execs will overrule the creators and keep the formula and cast that got the success.

DeWitt · 20-03-2011 08:17PM

Maybe, but Heroes was network tv. Cable might be different where public outcry is concerned.

JP Liz V1 · 20-03-2011 10:06PM

They should get Kyle Chandler as the male lead

Skerries · 21-03-2011 08:23PM

i used to love Early Edition

JP Liz V1 · 31-03-2011 09:56AM

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s59/true-blood/news/a312062/true-blood-star-joins-fx-horror-pilot.html

Denis O'Hare has joined the cast of FX drama pilot American Horror Story.
Friday Night Lights actress Connie Britton recently signed up to play the lead role of Vivien Harmon.
TV Line now reports that True Blood star O'Hare will play a character named Larry, known as "the burn guy".
The actor recently played a recurring role on The Good Wife and has also appeared in episodes of CSI: Miami and Brothers & Sisters.
The premise for American Horror Story, which is being executive produced by Dante Di Loreto and Glee's Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuck, is still being kept under wraps. Falchuck previously described the potential series as a horror show with "subversive sensibilities".
FX is believed to be prepping the project for a late 2011 launch. Murphy will also direct the pilot episode, which is due to enter production in April.

JP Liz V1 · 13-04-2011 09:25PM

http://www.hitfix.com/articles/jessica-lange-joins-glee-creators-american-horror-story-pilot

Two-time Oscar-winner Jessica Lange will star in the FX drama pilot "American Horror Story" from "Glee" masterminds Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, according to Deadline.com.
Lange will star in the pilot alongside second lead Connie Britton ("Friday Night Lights") and, in a supporting role, Denis O'Hare ("True Blood"). The male lead has yet to be cast. This will be Lange's first series role.
The pilot's plot details are being kept under wraps, but Lange is set to play the nosy neighbor to a therapist and his abrasive wife (Britton).
Murphy will to direct the pilot at the end of April, after production wraps on the current season of "Glee." He and Falchuk will exec produce with Dante Di Loreto.

Richard Dower · 30-04-2011 08:06PM

After this casting news...i'm officially OUT!....i loath McDermot with the fire of a bazillion suns!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.deadline.com/2011/04/dylan-mcdermott-to-star-in-ryan-murphys-fx-pilot-american-horror-story/#more-124727

JP Liz V1 · 26-05-2011 10:12AM

Source

Frances Conroy and Alexandra Breckinridge have joined the cast

Richard Dower · 26-05-2011 07:58PM

^ yay!....Alexandra was the best part of Life Unexpected, her Cooper & Stone pilot never got picked up by CW.

Richard Dower · 18-07-2011 07:38PM

Picked up to series by FX for 13 episodes, no shocker really: http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/18/fx-orders-american-horror-story-to-series/98252/

Richard Dower · 03-08-2011 01:20PM

Promo pics:

http://www.spoilertv.com/2011/08/american-horror-story-episode-101-pilot.html

http://www.spoilertv.com/2011/08/american-horror-story-cast-promotional.html

Described as a psychosexual thriller,*American Horror Story* centers on a therapist (McDermott) and his wife (Britton) who, dealing with the aftermath of the husband's adultery, move along with their kids into a new house that seems to know all about their fears and plays on them. *American Horror Story* has strong supernatural elements (For example, the housekeeper is perceived differently by the two spouses) and also explores other forms of horror in society. In creating the show, Murphy and Falchuk took inspiration from classic 1970s horror movies, including *Rosemary's Baby, Don't Look Now * and *The Shining.*

Richard Dower · 04-08-2011 10:28AM

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/08/american_horror_story_ryan_mur.html

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Ryan-Murphy-American-Horror-Story-1036037.aspx

JP Liz V1 · 04-08-2011 10:36AM

It will be strange seeing Connie Britton play someone other than Tami Taylor

DeWitt · 05-08-2011 11:31AM

Thanks for the details Richard. Loving the setting, and cast.

Richard Dower · 06-08-2011 11:42AM

http://www.spoilertv.com/2011/08/american-horror-story-first-teaser.html

Writing staff: http://www.spoilertv.com/2011/08/american-horror-story-tim-minear-james.html

Creepy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKmxJ_7_lr4

Richard Dower · 07-08-2011 11:08AM

Is Ryan Murphy physically attached to Deadline?...he seems to giving them alot of interviews lately, maybe he's tryna get Nikki Finke on Team Murphy?

http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/ryan-murphy-promises-american-horror-story-will-answer-questions-quickly/

Richard Dower · 19-08-2011 08:18PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOugYXSfNow

Dman001 · 19-08-2011 09:14PM

The teasers remind me a bit of Carnivale! Defo gonna give it a go, pity it's not on til October.

Richard Dower · 22-08-2011 04:38PM

Bit too weird for my taste, but i think all these promos are bluff, PR spin....i suspect the actual show will be rather different. Alot of this promo reeks of Nip/Tuck.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzAnC1aC78Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqa-Qhv4Kdc

Richard Dower · 22-08-2011 08:31PM

New casting info, Lily Rabe cast for six episode arc: http://uk.eonline.com/news/watch_with_kristin/which_famous_actress_daughter_getting/259536

Richard Dower · 27-08-2011 02:01AM

This is awesome casting!...Sylar is back on tv!, cast in major arc for AHS: http://www.tvline.com/2011/08/heroes-zachary-quinto-joins-fxs-american-horror-storyfor-major-arc/

Richard Dower · 05-09-2011 05:24PM

Teddy Sears has been cast in a recurring role opposite Zachary Quinto on Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s new FX horror series American Horror Story. He will play the partner of Quinto’s gay character and co-owner with him of the haunted house that the show revolves around. Their story arks kicks off in the show’s two-part Halloween episode. Sears, repped by APA and Ramos Management, recently wrapped Lifetime’s The Drew Peterson Story opposite Rob Lowe.

http://www.deadline.com/2011/09/tv-castings-actors-join-american-horror-story-ringer-as-recurring/