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March 18, 2011, Connie Britton was cast in a lead role as Vivien Harmon, the wife of a therapist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/connie-britton-ryan-murphy-american-horror-stor/|title='Friday Night Lights' star Connie Britton cast in Ryan Murphy's 'American Horror Story' pilot|last=Stransky |first=Tanner|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=March 18, 2011|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> Denis O’Hare was cast later in March as Larry.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deadline.com/2011/03/denis-ohare-joins-ryan-murphys-fx-pilot-american-horror-story/|title=Denis O’Hare Joins Ryan Murphy’s FX Pilot ‘American Horror Story’ pilot|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie|work=Deadline|date=March 30, 2011|accessdate=March 30, 2011}}</ref> Jessica Lange joined the cast in April as Constance. This marked her first regular television series role.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deadline.com/2011/04/jessica-lange-to-star-in-ryan-murphybrad-falchuks-fx-pilot-american-horror-story/|title=Jessica Lange To Star In Ryan Murphy/Brad Falchuk’s FX Pilot ‘American Horror Story’|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie|work=Deadline|date=April 13, 2011|accessdate=April 13, 2011}}</ref> On April 29, Dylan McDermott was cast as Ben Harmon, the male lead. His character was described as "a handsome and masculine but sensitive therapist who loves his family but has hurt his wife."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deadline.com/2011/04/dylan-mcdermott-to-star-in-ryan-murphys-fx-pilot-american-horror-story/|title=Dylan McDermott To Star In Ryan Murphy’s FX Pilot ‘American Horror Story’|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie|work=Deadline|date=April 29, 2011|accessdate=April 29, 2011}}</ref> In May, Taissa Farmiga and Evan Peters were cast as Violet Harmon and Tate Langdon, respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/american-horror-story-casts-young-leads/|title=‘American Horror Story’ Casts Young Leads|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie|work=Deadline|date=May 5, 2011|accessdate=May 5, 2011}}</ref> Frances Conroy and Alexandra Breckinridge were later both cast as Moira. Conroy will play Moria the housekeeper and Breckinridge will play a younger version of the character.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Conroy-Breckinridge-American-1033544.aspx|title=Frances Conroy, Alexandra Breckinridge Cast in American Horror Story|last=Abrams |first=Natalie|work=TV Guide|date=May 25, 2011|accessdate=May 25, 2011}}</ref>
March 18, 2011, Connie Britton was cast in a lead role as Vivien Harmon, the wife of a therapist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/18/connie-britton-ryan-murphy-american-horror-stor/|title='Friday Night Lights' star Connie Britton cast in Ryan Murphy's 'American Horror Story' pilot|last=Stransky |first=Tanner|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=March 18, 2011|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> Denis O’Hare was cast later in March as Larry.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deadline.com/2011/03/denis-ohare-joins-ryan-murphys-fx-pilot-american-horror-story/|title=Denis O’Hare Joins Ryan Murphy’s FX Pilot ‘American Horror Story’ pilot|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie|work=Deadline|date=March 30, 2011|accessdate=March 30, 2011}}</ref> Jessica Lange joined the cast in April as Constance. This marked her first regular television series role.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deadline.com/2011/04/jessica-lange-to-star-in-ryan-murphybrad-falchuks-fx-pilot-american-horror-story/|title=Jessica Lange To Star In Ryan Murphy/Brad Falchuk’s FX Pilot ‘American Horror Story’|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie|work=Deadline|date=April 13, 2011|accessdate=April 13, 2011}}</ref> On April 29, Dylan McDermott was cast as Ben Harmon, the male lead. His character was described as "a handsome and masculine but sensitive therapist who loves his family but has hurt his wife."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deadline.com/2011/04/dylan-mcdermott-to-star-in-ryan-murphys-fx-pilot-american-horror-story/|title=Dylan McDermott To Star In Ryan Murphy’s FX Pilot ‘American Horror Story’|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie|work=Deadline|date=April 29, 2011|accessdate=April 29, 2011}}</ref> In May, Taissa Farmiga and Evan Peters were cast as Violet Harmon and Tate Langdon, respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/american-horror-story-casts-young-leads/|title=‘American Horror Story’ Casts Young Leads|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie|work=Deadline|date=May 5, 2011|accessdate=May 5, 2011}}</ref> Frances Conroy and Alexandra Breckinridge were later both cast as Moira. Conroy will play Moria the housekeeper and Breckinridge will play a younger version of the character.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Conroy-Breckinridge-American-1033544.aspx|title=Frances Conroy, Alexandra Breckinridge Cast in American Horror Story|last=Abrams |first=Natalie|work=TV Guide|date=May 25, 2011|accessdate=May 25, 2011}}</ref>


[[Zachary Quinto]] joined the cast in August as Chad.<ref>[http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/zachary-quinto-joins-fxs-horror-story-show-to-do-2-part-halloween-episode/ Zachary Quinto To Join FX’s ‘Horror Story’, Show To Do 2-Part Halloween Episode]</ref> [[Teddy Sears]] was later been cast as his partner,<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2011/08/teddy-sears-zachary-quinto-american-horror-story Teddy Sears Cast as Zachary Quinto's Partner on "American Horror Story"]</ref>
[[Zachary Quinto]] joined the cast in August as Chad.<ref>[http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/zachary-quinto-joins-fxs-horror-story-show-to-do-2-part-halloween-episode/ Zachary Quinto To Join FX’s ‘Horror Story’, Show To Do 2-Part Halloween Episode]</ref> [[Teddy Sears]] was soon cast as his partner.<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2011/08/teddy-sears-zachary-quinto-american-horror-story Teddy Sears Cast as Zachary Quinto's Partner on "American Horror Story"]</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 18:11, 13 September 2011

American Horror Story
Created byRyan Murphy
Brad Falchuk
Directed byRyan Murphy
StarringDylan McDermott
Connie Britton
Denis O'Hare
Evan Peters
Jessica Lange
Taissa Farmiga
Frances Conroy
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersRyan Murphy
Brad Falchuk
Dante Di Loretto
Running time60 minutes
Production company20th Century Fox Television
Original release
NetworkFX

American Horror Story is an upcoming television series starring Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott.[1] On July 18, 2011 it was reported that the project had been picked up to series by FX.[2] It will premiere on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. The story focuses on a family that moves to a decrepit mansion in Los Angeles. Little do they know, this once-noble home is haunted.

Cast

Zachary Quinto has been cast as Chad,[3] and Teddy Sears has been cast as his partner,[4] the former owners of the house, for a Halloween-themed story arc that is scheduled to begin October 26.

Production

Development history

In February 2011, FX officially announced that it had ordered a pilot for a possible series from Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, with both Murphy and Falchuk writing and Murphy directing. Dante Di Loreto was announced as executive producer. Production on the pilot began in April 2011.[5] On July, 18 2011, FX officially announced the project had been picked up to series.[2]

Writing

Murphy and Falchuk co-wrote the pilot episode together, with Murphy directing. On August 3, 2011, it was announced that Tim Minear, Jennifer Salt, James Wong and Jessica Sharzer had joined the series as writers.[6]

Casting

March 18, 2011, Connie Britton was cast in a lead role as Vivien Harmon, the wife of a therapist.[7] Denis O’Hare was cast later in March as Larry.[8] Jessica Lange joined the cast in April as Constance. This marked her first regular television series role.[9] On April 29, Dylan McDermott was cast as Ben Harmon, the male lead. His character was described as "a handsome and masculine but sensitive therapist who loves his family but has hurt his wife."[10] In May, Taissa Farmiga and Evan Peters were cast as Violet Harmon and Tate Langdon, respectively.[11] Frances Conroy and Alexandra Breckinridge were later both cast as Moira. Conroy will play Moria the housekeeper and Breckinridge will play a younger version of the character.[12]

Zachary Quinto joined the cast in August as Chad.[13] Teddy Sears was soon cast as his partner.[14]

References

  1. ^ Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk Return to FX With Drama Series Pilot "American Horror Story", thefutoncritic, February 17, 2011
  2. ^ a b CW FX Orders "American Horror Story" to Series, thefutoncritic, July 18, 2011 Cite error: The named reference "seriespickedup" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  3. ^ Zachary Quinto To Join FX’s ‘Horror Story’, Show To Do 2-Part Halloween Episode
  4. ^ Teddy Sears Cast as Zachary Quinto's Partner on "American Horror Story"
  5. ^ FX orders 'American Horror Story' from 'Glee' pair
  6. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (August 3, 2011). "'American Horror Story' Adds Tim Minear, 3 More Writers (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 3, 2011.
  7. ^ Stransky, Tanner (March 18, 2011). "'Friday Night Lights' star Connie Britton cast in Ryan Murphy's 'American Horror Story' pilot". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 18, 2011.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 30, 2011). "Denis O'Hare Joins Ryan Murphy's FX Pilot 'American Horror Story' pilot". Deadline. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 13, 2011). "Jessica Lange To Star In Ryan Murphy/Brad Falchuk's FX Pilot 'American Horror Story'". Deadline. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
  10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 29, 2011). "Dylan McDermott To Star In Ryan Murphy's FX Pilot 'American Horror Story'". Deadline. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 5, 2011). "'American Horror Story' Casts Young Leads". Deadline. Retrieved May 5, 2011.
  12. ^ Abrams, Natalie (May 25, 2011). "Frances Conroy, Alexandra Breckinridge Cast in American Horror Story". TV Guide. Retrieved May 25, 2011.
  13. ^ Zachary Quinto To Join FX’s ‘Horror Story’, Show To Do 2-Part Halloween Episode
  14. ^ Teddy Sears Cast as Zachary Quinto's Partner on "American Horror Story"
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