While his superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift resumes her world Eras tour, Travis Kelce is keeping busy. The NFL player has joined the cast of “Grotesquerie” on FX. The series is a horror drama from Ryan Murphy, but a spokesperson for the network says it is not under the “American Horror Story” umbrella.
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Travis Kelce Dives into Acting with Ryan Murphy’s ‘Grotesquerie’ on FX
- New Role: NFL star Travis Kelce is branching out into acting by joining the cast of FX’s new horror drama series “Grotesquerie,” created by renowned producer Ryan Murphy.
- Social Media Buzz: Co-star Niecy Nash shared Instagram videos of herself with Kelce on the set, introducing him to fans and showcasing some playful behind-the-scenes moments, including one in a red convertible.
- Notable Interactions: In one of the videos, Ryan Murphy is seen complimenting Kelce’s performance, to which Kelce humorously responds, “Whoo! I’m just glad I didn’t hurt nobody.”
- Expanding Career: This role follows Kelce’s recent hosting gig on Prime Video’s “Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?” and his hosting of an episode of “Saturday Night Live” last year.
- Murphy’s Casting History: Ryan Murphy is known for his unconventional casting choices, having previously brought in celebrities like Lady Gaga and Kim Kardashian for roles in his series, both of whom received acclaim for their performances.
The Associated Press has the story:
Travis Kelce lines up another TV job, joins FX’s ‘Grotesquerie’ from Ryan Murphy
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While his superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift resumes her world Eras tour, Travis Kelce is keeping busy. The NFL player has joined the cast of “Grotesquerie” on FX. The series is a horror drama from Ryan Murphy, but a spokesperson for the network says it is not under the “American Horror Story” umbrella.
Late Tuesday, cast member Niecy Nash posted a series of videos to Instagram featuring her on set with Kelce.
“Guys, guess who I am working with on ‘Grotesquerie’?” Kelce pops into frame and says, “Jumpin’ into new territory with Niecy.” A later video where she wrote “late night shenanigans” showed the two in what appeared to be a red convertible. “Look at this guy,” she says. “Buckle up!” added Kelce.
And a final video featured Murphy embracing Kelce and saying, “You were wonderful.” Off camera, Nash asks, “How do you feel?” Kelce replied, “Whoo! I’m just glad I didn’t hurt nobody.”
It’s been an off-season of new jobs for the three-time Super Bowl-winning tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. He also taped a stint as host of “Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?” for Prime Video.
Kelce hosted an episode of “Saturday Night Live” last year.
Murphy has a history of interesting casting choices for his TV shows. In 2015, he cast Lady Gaga for a role on “American Horror Story: Hotel.” She went on to win a Golden Globe for her performance. Last year, he also chose Kim Kardashian for a role on “American Horror Story: Delicate” opposite Emma Roberts. Kardashian received positive reviews for her performance and now has other acting TV projects in the works.
