Ryan Murphy's TV series American Love Story has cast its lead role, with an Academy Award-nominated star as Jackie Kennedy. Ryan Murphy's best TV shows include massive cultural hits like American Horror Story and Glee, and he's bringing in star talent for his new FX anthology series, which will explore the historic relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.

Actress Naomi Watts has landed the role of Jackie Kennedy in American Love Story (via Variety). She's previously collaborated with Ryan Murphy on shows like Capote vs. The Swans and The Watcher. Watts' best movies and shows also include critically acclaimed works like Mulholland Drive, Twin Peaks, and Birdman. Newcomer Paul Kelly has also ed the cast in the leading role of JFK Jr, where he'll star opposite Sarah Pidgeon's Carolyn Bessette.

What Naomi Watts' Casting Means For American Love Story

Ryan Murphy Is Keeping It Safe With His New Anthology Series' Lead

Ryan Murphy's TV shows have had enormous fan bases over the years, though they've varied in critical acclaim. American Crime Story, for example, had a hot start with The People v. O.J. Simpson's 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, then later sank to 69% with Impeachment. If American Love Story is going to kick off with praise from critics, casting surefire talent like Naomi Watts is a fantastic choice, especially when taking a risk on a newcomer for the leading male role.

American Love Story will be Naomi Watts' fourth TV series with Ryan Murphy. In addition to the two aforementioned projects, she'll appear in his series All's Fair, alongside Kim Kardashian and Glenn Close, later in 2025, before American Love Story. She's one of the most talented actresses alive, and her frequent collaborations with Ryan Murphy make her an obvious, safe choice for such a pivotal role in the show. Audiences can rely on her for a powerful performance, no matter the project.

Our Take On Naomi Watts ing The American Love Story Cast

Jackie Kennedy Could Be A Career Performance For Naomi Watts

I can say without any doubt that Naomi Watts is my favorite actress of all time, though her opportunities to demonstrate her talent in the spotlight are few and far between. Since Feud: Capote vs. The Swans wasn't as big a hit as it could have been, I'm hoping American Love Story will be a return to form for Ryan Murphy's shows as award-nominated hits, with Watts having an opportunity for some buzz.

Jackie Kennedy has always been a figure the American public has been fascinated with, and American Love Story will present the rare opportunity to see a depiction of her in media after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, similar to the 2016 movie Jackie. Watts will be playing Jackie at a later stage in her life, as a mother carrying the weight of one of the most controversial events in US history, everywhere she goes. It sounds like a compelling, complex role.

Sources: Variety