Summary
Ryan Murphy’s next horror series,Grotesquerie, has revealed its plot details, cast, and release date. Since leaving Netflix and returning to develop projects for FX and Hulu, under the Disney umbrella, theAmerican Horror Storycreator has focused on delivering several fresh but familiar stories.Grotesquerieisone of those Murphy shows, though it’s remained a mystery until now.
Deadlineconfirms thatGrotesqueriewill debut onWednesday, September 25 at 10 PM ET and stream the next day on Hulu.It will also be available on Disney+ internationally. Along with confirmed cast members Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville, and Travis Kelce, newly announced names for the ensemble include Micaela Diamond, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, and Raven Goodwin.The story will focus on Nash-Betts' detective character, who feels she’s being taunted.
Grotesquerie Centers Around Heinous Crimes
Things Will Take A Sinister Turn
Grotesqueriereunites Murphy with Nash-Betts, asthe two recently worked together on the massive NetflixMonster. The Emmy winner will play Detective Lois Tryon in the upcoming ten-episode series, who feels as if something or someone is taunting her. Dealing with a strained family dynamic, Lois connects with a nun and the two begin to walk down a scary and sinister path together. The official synopsis is included below:
“A series of heinous crimes have unsettled a small community. Detective Lois Tryon (Nash-Betts) feels these crimes are eerily personal, as if someone—or something—is taunting her. At home, Lois grapples with a strained relationship with her daughter, a husband in long-term hospital care and her own inner demons. With no leads and unsure of where to turn, she accepts the help of Sister Megan (Diamond), a nun and journalist with the Catholic Guardian. Sister Megan, with her own difficult past, has seen the worst of humanity, yet she still believes in its capacity for good. Lois, on the other hand, fears the world is succumbing to evil. As Lois and Sister Megan string together clues, they find themselves ensnared in a sinister web that only seems to raise more questions than answers.”
Grotesqueriegarnered early headlines becauseit’s the first major acting role for Kelce. The NFL star has achieved a higher profile due to his romantic relationship with pop sensation Taylor Swift. The horror series is also notable for reuniting Murphy with two of his most acclaimed collaborators. Nash-Betts won acclaim for her role inMonster, whileVance swept the awards season for his performance inAmerican Crime Story’s O.J. Simpson season, which Murphy produced and directed.
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Grotesquerieis one of several upcoming Murphy shows, includingAmerican Sports Storyon FX, the legal dramaAll’s Fair,and the Joshua Jackson-ledDoctorOdysseyon ABC. While he’s still sticking to reliable franchises likeAmerican Horror Storyand9-1-1, both of which he co-created, Murphy is also applying his style to some star-studded new projects.
Grotesquerie
Cast
Grotesquerie: In this crime drama, a detective and a nun delve into a series of heinous crimes with personal ties, confronting their own struggles while unraveling a sinister web. Their investigation raises profound questions, revealing unsettling truths that challenge their perceptions and deepen the mystery.
