Sarah Pidgeon (The Wilds, Tiny Beautiful Things) has been cast as Carolyn Bessette in the first installment of FX’s anthology series, American Love Story. The series will focus on the relationship between Bessette and John F. Kennedy Jr.
Here’s the Lowdown: The series, from Ryan Murphy and the team behind American Crime Story, will explore the courtship and marriage of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, which ended tragically with their deaths in a plane crash. Pidgeon will play Bessette, who was a publicist for Calvin Klein when she met JFK Jr. in 1992. The search for the actor to portray JFK Jr. is still ongoing.
What This Means Now: Casting for the female lead is complete, giving a clearer picture of the series’ direction. The focus on Bessette suggests a significant exploration of her life and perspective within the high-profile relationship.
The Bigger Picture: American Love Story is the latest addition to the successful American Story franchise from Ryan Murphy. This first installment will focus on a relationship that became a major tabloid story, examining the pressures faced by the couple. The series will also feature JFK Jr.’s mother, Jackie O, and sister, Caroline. The series is executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Brad Simpson, Nina Jacobson, D.V. DiVencentis, and Connor Hines. 20th Television is the studio.
