FX Announces Premiere Date for ‘Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’
FX has announced the premiere date for its highly anticipated anthology series, “Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.” This new show will launch with a three-episode debut on Thursday, February 12, starting at 9 p.m. It will simulcast on FX and Hulu, making it accessible to a wide audience.
Overview of “Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette”
Inspired by Elizabeth Beller’s biography, “Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy,” the series delves into the glamorous yet tragic romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. Their love story took a sorrowful turn when both died in a plane crash near Martha’s Vineyard in 1999, alongside Carolyn’s older sister, Lauren Bessette.
Key Cast Members
- Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr.
- Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
- Naomi Watts as Jackie Kennedy Onassis
- Grace Gummer as Caroline Kennedy
- Alessandro Nivola as Calvin Klein
- Leila George as Kelly Klein
- Sydney Lemmon as Lauren Bessette
- Constance Zimmer as Ann Marie Messina
Notably, the series features a talented cast that brings the Kennedy family and their close associates to life. Naomi Watts, a two-time Oscar and Emmy nominee, will portray Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Grace Gummer is set to play Caroline Kennedy, adding further star power to the lineup.
Production Team
Connor Hines, a Connecticut native, created the series and serves as an executive producer. He collaborates with notable figures in the industry such as Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, and Brad Simpson. Max Winkler, known for “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” directed and executive produced the pilot episode.
Context and Significance
“Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” is part of Ryan Murphy’s ongoing anthology series, which has previously examined significant real-life events and figures. Past projects include “American Sports Story,” which investigated the life of Aaron Hernandez, and “American Crime Story,” focused on the O.J. Simpson trial.
The upcoming show aims to portray the complexities of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s relationship against the backdrop of fame, tragedy, and love.
