Love Story (2026 TV series)

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Country of originUnited States
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Love Story is an upcoming American romance anthology television series executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, D.V. DeVincentis, and Connor Hines. The fifth installment in the American Story media franchise, it will air on FX. The first season will focus on the whirlwind courtship and marriage of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. [1]

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Development

On August 13, 2021, it was announced that FX had ordered a new spin-off series American Love Story. The first installment will depict the whirlwind courtship and marriage of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. [1] Specifically, the series will explore the fall of what was originally a beautiful union for the young couple, as the pressures of their careers and rumored family discord ended with their tragic deaths when Kennedy's private plane crashed. [2]

Casting

In March 2025, it was reported that Sarah Pidgeon will be Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. [3] In May 2025, it was reported that Naomi Watts would play Jackie Kennedy, while newcomer Paul Kelly would lead the series as John F. Kennedy Jr. [4] In June 2025, Grace Gummer, Sydney Lemmon, and Alessandro Nivola joined the cast. In a series regular role, Gummer would portray Caroline Kennedy. In recurring roles, Lemmon would portray Lauren Bessette and Nivola would play Calvin Klein. [5] On June 13, 2025, Ryan Murphy shared a first look at Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette on his Instagram. The same day, it was announced by Murphy that Leila George and Noah Fearnley had joined the cast as Kelly Klein and Michael Bergin. [6] In July 2025, Omari K. Chancellor joined the cast of the series, now titled Love Story, in a recurring role as Gordon Henderson. [7]

Filming

The series began filming in June 2025. [8]

Release

Love Story will be released on FX in February 2026. [1] [6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Petski, Denise (August 13, 2021). "'FX Orders 'American Sports Story' & 'American Love Story' Spinoffs From Ryan Murphy". Deadline . Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  2. Goldberg, Lesley (August 13, 2021). "Ryan Murphy Sets 'American Sports Story,' 'American Love Story' Anthologies at FX". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  3. Otterson, Joe (March 21, 2025). "Ryan Murphy's 'American Love Story' Casts Sarah Pidgeon as JFK Jr.'s Wife Carolyn Bessette". Variety . Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  4. Hailu, Selome (May 13, 2025). "'American Love Story' Casts Naomi Watts as Jackie Kennedy and Newcomer Paul Kelly as JFK Jr". Variety . Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  5. Cordero, Rosy (June 6, 2025). "Ryan Murphy's 'American Love Story' Casts Grace Gummer, Sydney Lemmon & Alessandro Nivola". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  6. 1 2 Nemetz, Dave (June 13, 2025). "'American Love Story' Sets February 2026 Premiere; Ryan Murphy Shares First Look Photos Of Paul Kelly & Sarah Pidgeon As JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette". TV Line . Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  7. Cordero, Rosy (July 14, 2025). "Ryan Murphy's 'Love Story' Casts Omari K. Chancellor As Fashion Designer Gordon Henderson". Deadline . Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  8. "'American Love Story' Starts Filming in New York City". Town & Country. June 18, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.