FX Orders New Ryan Murphy Anthology Shows ‘American Love Story’ And ‘American Sports Story’
Back in 2018, Netflixtore open the purse stringsfor a chance to snagRyan Murphyaway from Fox and its fellow cable channel, FX. And though the prolific showrunner has signed on for a multi-year deal with the streaming service, that doesn’t mean he’s done with the empire he’s been building at FX. Murphy is expanding theAmerican Storyfranchise with two brand new spinoffs —American Love StoryandAmerican Sports Story.
So many American stories to tell and so little time, huh?American Horror Story(the first in the franchise) spun horrific tales of fiction loosely based on true stories and is now approaching the release of its 10th season. The spin-offs have so far, followed closely in its footsteps.American Crime Storyis also an anthology series, with a new premise each season. A little different from the bunch isAmerican Horror Stories, which is a weekly anthology, changing its cast and storyline in each episode.
Between them, the series has a combined 141 Emmy nominations, with 33 of the awards won. If these new additions to the family are able to hold their own, theAmerican Storyfranchise might end up with a chokehold on the ceremony.
American Sports Story
As usual, these series tell it all with their titles.
American Sports Storywill retell the stories of historic and world-class sports figures, delving into the finer details of their lives that shaped the narratives remembered today. Like the rest of the franchise, this will be a scripted anthology series, casting actors as famous figures. The first season will focus on the Aaron Hernandez Trial. Per the official press release:
The series is set to be written byThe Americans’Stu Zicherman, and executive produced by Murphy,Nina Jacobson, Brad Falchuk, Brad Simpson, Alexis Martin Woodall, Hernan Lopez, Marshall Lewy, Linda Pizutti Henry, andIra Napoliello.
American Love Story
American Love Storyis similarly a scripted anthology and, you guessed it, focuses on various famous love stories. The first season details the courtship and eventual marriage of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.
Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, and Alexis Martin Woodallexecutive produce the series.
American Crime Story
The third season ofAmerican Crime Storyis already on the way, set to premiere next month on August 19, 2025.Impeachmentfollows the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal and the impeachment of then-president Bill Clinton.
Plans for season 4 are already being considered. Along with the two new spin-offs, FX announced thatStudio 54: American Crime Storyis currently in development. This season would trace the story of Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager whose 1977 midtown Manhattan disco was renowned for excess. A popular spot for the rich and famous, Studio 54 was known for lavish parties, music, sex, and drugs. But every epic rise has a more devastating fall. For Rubell and Schrager, their downfall came in the form of tax fraud.
