Key Takeaways:
– Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will make his Hollywood acting debut in Ryan Murphy’s upcoming FX horror series, ‘Grotesquerie’.
– The show, which has begun production, also stars Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, and Lesley Manville.
– Kelce’s international fame increased after his public relationship with pop star Taylor Swift.
– Previously, Kelce hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live and dip his toe into reality TV with ‘Catching Kelce’.
– Ryan Murphy has a slew of other FX projects in progress, including multiple seasons of ‘American Horror Story’, ‘American Crime Story’, ‘Feud’, and the upcoming ‘American Sports Story.’
NFL Pro Travis Kelce Sets Hollywood Debut
Known for his groundbreaking productions and unconventional casting choices, Ryan Murphy does it again by casting National Football League player Travis Kelce in his upcoming FX horror series. Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, Kelce, becomes the latest non-actor to join Murphy’s repertoire, following in the footsteps of Lady Gaga and Kim Kardashian in the FX series, ‘American Horror Story’.
‘Grotesquerie’ is the latest creation by Murphy in collaboration with Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken. Production of this new horror series has just begun. An all-text teaser released on Murphy’s Instagram in February set the eerie tone with an audio clip featuring character dialogues from Niecy Nash-Betts.
Kelce’s Path to Stardom
Often in the shadow of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Kelce gained massive fame through his public relationship with pop star Taylor Swift. But his foray into acting isn’t completely left-field. The football star had previously tried his hand at showbiz, hosting an episode of the iconic ‘Saturday Night Live’.
Kelce has been involved in various entertainment pursuits since his football career took off. He ventured into reality TV with his dating show, ‘Catching Kelce’, and hosts a regular podcast alongside his brother, Jason Kelce. His craftsmanship extends beyond the camera, with Kelce serving as an Executive Producer for the indie film, ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’. He will be producing a forthcoming Jean-Michel Basquiat documentary titled ‘King Pleasure’.
Murphy’s Upcoming Thrillers
Besides ‘Grotesquerie’, Murphy is gearing up for several projects for FX. Fans can expect more seasons of American Horror Story, American Crime Story, American Horror Stories, and Feud. Adding to his ‘American’ anthology series, Murphy is set to premiere a new show, ‘American Sports Story’, centered on Aaron Hernandez, a former New England Patriots player who was convicted of murder.
Jose Andrés Rivera, known for ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ fame, will play Hernandez, and Patrick Schwarzenegger will be featured as Tim Tebow. Akin to his casting surprise with Kelce, Murphy’s choice of Rivera and Schwarzenegger further cements his knack for enlisting unexpected talents.
Conclusion
From a Super Bowl champion to a Hollywood debutant, Kelce’s journey is one of unexpected turns and commendable versatility. As fans of the footballer and followers of Ryan Murphy’s productions eagerly await the release of ‘Grotesquerie’, the industry buzzes with anticipation. Will this unusual casting decision be a touchdown for Murphy? Only time will tell.
