"American Crime Story" season 2, by Ryan Murphy and aired on FX, will follow a successful first season on "People Vs OJ Simpson." Reports point to Hurricane Katrina as the new theme to match "People Vs OJ Simpson" on the "American Crime Story" series.
E! News reports that executive producer Nina Jacobson calmed down qualms over comparisons between "People Vs OJ Simpson" and Hurricane Katrina. Jacobson acknowledged that Hurricane Katrina does not have the initial sensationalism that "People Vs OJ Simpson" has.
The story continues long after the trial ends... #ThePeoplevOJSimpson available now on FXNOW. pic.twitter.com/8o1rXedQzK
— AmericanCrimeStoryFX (@ACSFX) 11 April 2016
However, Nina Jacobson pointed out that Hurricane Katrina will offer the suspense that "People Vs OJ Simpson" did not have. Executive producer Brad Simpson explained that viewers will not be able to foretell the outcome of "American Crime Story" season 2. Unlike in "People Vs OJ Simpson," followers will not know ahead of time who lives and who dies in Hurricane Katrina.
One thing "American Crime Story" season 2 promises to continue from "People Vs OJ Simpson" is to take a familiar story and give it fresh perspective. Hurricane Katrina will make people care about the "American Crime Story" season 2 characters as much as they did in "People Vs OJ Simpson."
#PeoplevsOJSimpson star @CourtneyBVance joins @TomCruise in #TheMummy reboot https://t.co/H2m2bgTh4S pic.twitter.com/Dxn48VElW7 — Variety (@Variety) April 15, 2016
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Hurricane Katrina script for "American Crime Story" season 2 is already in the works. The new "American Crime Story" season will follow a band of people, and the term crime will be redefined and broadened.
American Crime Story producing director Anthony Hemingway emphasized that "American Crime Story" season 2's take on Hurricane Katrina will be very different from Treme. "I think it will have as much of an impact and be as effective as 'O.J.,' but untraditionally," Hemingway said.
Just finished #PeoplevsOJSimpson. Loved It. Yes, it's a bit heightened & camp, but it's still brilliant TV. @MsSarahPaulson for the Emmy!
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) April 20, 2016
Returnees from "People Vs OJ Simpson" such as "American Horror Story' star Sarah Paulson and Cuba Gooding Jr. have not been confirmed. However John Travolta, who played John Shapiro in the first season, earnestly expressed his interest in signing up for "American Crime Story" season 2.
