The director of Grotesquerie, Ryan Murphy, has revealed some behind-the-scenes information from his collaboration with Travis Kelce, including a tip that Taylor Swift gave her beau while filming.
Since the premiere of his contentious Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, the TV writer and producer has been a major social media issue. Following that release, Grotesquerie, Murphy’s most recent endeavor, will have its FX premiere on Wednesday, September 25.
The horror series, which premieres new episodes every week, centers on a detective and a nun as they look into strange incidents that are besetting a tiny town. Primetime Emmy-winning actress Niecy Nash (Dahmer) headlines the cast as Detective Lois Tryon opposite Nicholas Alexander Chavez (Monsters) and NFL player Travis Kelce in an unidentified supporting role.
Murphy praised the athlete in an interview with E! News, saying, “He’s so charming and smart, he’s lovely.” Travis has the potential to become a huge movie star, in my opinion. The show demonstrates his acting prowess and talent. The world, in my opinion, is his oyster.”
The American Horror Story producer revealed that Swift is “very supportive of him [Travis]” in response to a question about whether the pop star gave Travis any acting advice. She wants him to give it a try if he shows any interest.” I’ve only heard “sweet and lovely things” about Taylor Swift, said Murphy.
Niecy Nash, Kelce’s co-star, also praised him in an interview with TMZ Sports. Fans will be “pleasantly surprised” by his performance, she assured them. Although his acting debut is yet to confront the court of public opinion, Kelce is already set to feature in Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2.
Production on the follow-up to Sandler’s 1996 comedy, which will debut on Netflix, has just begun, with Sandler expected to reprise his beloved title role. Together with Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria), another well-known star joining Kelce is the musician Bad Bunny.
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