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American Crime Story

American Crime Story

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TV Series2016
TMDB: 7.6/10

An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.

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Get ready for the most shocking, surprising, and fascinating facts about 'American Crime Story' that will make you a true-crime TV buff!

Behind the Scenes

  • The first season, 'The People v. O.J. Simpson', was filmed in the actual courtroom where the real trial took place, with the same judge's bench and even the same seats where the jury sat, adding an eerie layer of authenticity to the production
  • Cuba Gooding Jr., who played O.J. Simpson, had to wear a fat suit to accurately portray the former football star's weight gain during the trial, which added an extra layer of complexity to his performance
  • Sarah Paulson, who played Marcia Clark, had to undergo a significant transformation to embody the prosecutor, including wearing prosthetic teeth and a wig, and even learned how to smoke to get into character
  • The show's creator, Ryan Murphy, had to obtain permission from the real-life key players, including Marcia Clark and Robert Shapiro, to depict their stories on the show, which added a level of responsibility to the production
  • The infamous 'white Bronco' chase scene was recreated using a combination of CGI and practical effects, with the production team using a real Bronco and filming it on a closed set to achieve the desired level of realism
  • The show's writers consulted with the real-life detectives who worked on the case, including Mark Fuhrman and Philip Vannatter, to ensure that the depiction of the investigation was as accurate as possible
  • The cast, including Sterling K. Brown and Courtney B. Vance, had to undergo intense research and preparation to portray their characters, including reading books and watching documentaries about the case
  • The show's production team had to recreate the iconic 1990s setting, including the clothes, music, and even the hairstyles, to transport viewers back to the time of the trial

Did You Know?

  • The 'American Crime Story' series is based on real-life events, but the show's creator, Ryan Murphy, has said that he takes creative liberties to make the story more compelling, which has sparked debate among fans and critics
  • The show's title sequence, which features a montage of news footage and crime scene images, was designed to be a 'visual representation of the chaos and confusion' surrounding the case, according to the show's editor
  • The character of Robert Shapiro, played by John Travolta, was almost cut from the show due to concerns about his portrayal, but Travolta's performance ultimately won over the show's creators
  • The show's use of music, including the iconic 'Juice' by Lyle Lovett, was carefully curated to evoke the mood and atmosphere of the 1990s, and has been widely praised by critics and fans
  • The show's production team consulted with experts in the field of true crime, including forensic psychologists and criminologists, to ensure that the depiction of the investigation and trial was as accurate as possible
  • The show's impact on popular culture has been significant, with many citing it as an influence on the current true-crime TV craze, and has sparked a renewed interest in the case among younger viewers
  • The show's creator, Ryan Murphy, has said that he was inspired by the works of Errol Morris, a documentary filmmaker known for his true-crime films, and sought to bring a similar level of depth and complexity to the show
  • The show's cast, including Sarah Paulson and Cuba Gooding Jr., have all spoken about the emotional toll of playing their characters, and the impact that the show has had on their own lives and careers

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