While television continues to produce an array of talented producers and showrunners, Ryan Murphy has firmly established himself as one of the most influential. Loved and criticized in equal measure, he’s behind some of the most iconic series in modern TV, including “Glee,” “American Horror Story,” and “Pose,” among many others.
Since launching his career in 1999, Murphy has consistently delivered new stories year after year, each sparking its own share of conversations and debates. Currently, he’s at the center of controversy for “Monsters,” where he depicted his own version of the Menendez brothers’ crimes. The title has stirred strong reactions, with Erik Menendez himself publicly condemning it.
However, for the entertainer controversy only fuels the buzz, and he’s shown little interest in addressing the backlash. Instead, he’s moved on to his next project, adding to his already packed slate of 11 upcoming titles. Learn all about “Beauty”.
All the details on Ryan Murphy’s ‘Beauty’
While Ryan Murphy is known for discovering fresh talent, he truly excels when working with actors he’s elevated to stardom, and that’s the case with the upcoming “Beauty”. This time, he’s reuniting with none other than Evan Peters, one of his key muses.
Before joining Murphy’s “American Horror Story,” Peters had already established a solid career, but his role as Tate Langdon in the series skyrocketed him to fame. He went on to portray various characters over nine seasons and later captivated audiences as Jeffrey Dahmer in “Monster”.
In “Beauty,” Peters will team up with Ashton Kutcher, Anthony Ramos, and Jeremy Pope. The title is based on the Image Comics series of the same name by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley. While the exact synopsis of the adaptation remains under wraps, the comic’s premise offers a glimpse into the storyline:
“Modern society is obsessed with outward beauty. What if there was a way to guarantee you could become more beautiful every day? What if it was a sexually transmitted disease? In the world of The Beauty, physical perfection is attainable, and most of the population has embraced it. But Detectives Foster and Vaughn will soon discover that beauty comes with a deadly price.”
According to Variety, poduction is set to begin this fall, with FX ordering 11 episodes. While a release date hasn’t been confirmed, given Murphy’s fast-paced work style, it’s likely to hit TV screens in early 2025.
