EXCLUSIVE: Travis Kelce Lands Major Acting Role in Ryan Murphy’s New FX Series
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Travis Kelce to Star in Ryan Murphy’s New FX Series
NFL star Travis Kelce, known for his global celebrity status due to his relationship with Taylor Swift, is set to make his mark in Hollywood with his first major acting role in Ryan Murphy’s new FX horror series, Grotesquerie. Kelce joins a star-studded cast including Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, and Lesley Manville. While details about the series are being kept under wraps, fans can expect a fall premiere coinciding with the next football season, as Kelce returns to the Kansas City Chiefs following their recent Super Bowl win.
Travis Kelce: From NFL Star to Hollywood
Kelce’s leap into acting comes as no surprise, as his profile continues to soar. After hosting Saturday Night Live and making a cameo appearance on the show alongside Taylor Swift, Kelce has been making waves outside of the sports world. He recently signed with CAA and has already started diversifying his portfolio, from hosting Amazon’s Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? game show to producing the indie film My Dead Friend Zoe and an upcoming documentary on artist Jean-Michel Basquiat titled King Pleasure. His partnership with Ryan Murphy solidifies his aspirations to conquer the world of entertainment.
Ryan Muphy and Launching Stars
Ryan Murphy has a proven track record of helping talent transition to acting. We’ve seen how his collaboration with Lady Gaga on American Horror Story: Hotel paved the way for her Oscar-nominated performance in A Star Is Born. Kelce’s guest appearances on Saturday Night Live, the synergy of his football stardom with his relationship with Swift, and his natural on-screen charisma put him in a prime position to excel under Murphy’s direction in Grotesquerie.
A Teaser to Intrigue
Grotesquerie created a buzz when it released an audio teaser, featuring Niecy Nash-Betts’ character describing a mysterious shift in the world. With Murphy’s signature suspenseful storytelling style, Grotesquerie promises to captivate audiences and further cement Kelce’s transition from the football field to the silver screen.
Grotesquerie‘s fall premiere will undoubtedly mark another touchdown for Kelce as he expands his acting career alongside his thriving football pursuits.
