Love Story (2026 TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | June 2025 |
| Founder | Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, D.V. DeVincentis, Connor Hines |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Television series |
Love Story is an upcoming American romance anthology television series, with executive production credits going to Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, D.V. DeVincentis, and Connor Hines. As the fifth chapter in the American Story collection, it will be broadcast on FX. The debut season portrays the rapid romance and subsequent marriage of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
Main
- Sarah Pidgeon portraying Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
- Paul Kelly in the role of John F. Kennedy Jr., son of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline
- Naomi Watts as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, mother to John Jr.
- Grace Gummer playing Caroline Kennedy, sister of John Jr.
- Leila George cast as Kelly Klein
- Noah Fearnley as Michael Bergin
Recurring
- Sydney Lemmon appearing as Lauren Bessette
- Alessandro Nivola taking on the role of Calvin Klein
- Omari K. Chancellor portraying Gordon Henderson
- Constance Zimmer as Ann Messina Freeman
Development
On August 13, 2021, FX commissioned the spin-off series American Love Story, centered on the relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. The narrative delves into the challenges stemming from their professional lives and familial conflicts that culminated in their fatal plane accident.
In June 2025, Jack Schlossberg, JFK Jr.’s nephew, publicly criticized the series for proceeding without family involvement and accused it of "exploiting" his uncle’s legacy "in a grotesque manner." He encouraged contributions to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Ryan Murphy responded by indicating plans to donate part of the series’ earnings. The following month, Murphy described the criticism as "strange," prompting Schlossberg to reaffirm his concerns about commercializing family history.
Casting
By mid-2025, principal casting details for Love Story were announced: Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Naomi Watts embodying Jackie Kennedy, and newcomer Paul Kelly cast as John F. Kennedy Jr. Grace Gummer was confirmed as a series regular playing Caroline Kennedy, with Sydney Lemmon and Alessandro Nivola filling recurring parts as Lauren Bessette and Calvin Klein respectively. In June 2025, Ryan Murphy released initial images featuring Kelly and Pidgeon, alongside additions Leila George and Noah Fearnley. Omari K. Chancellor joined in July 2025 for a recurring role as Gordon Henderson, followed by Constance Zimmer’s casting in November 2025 as Carolyn’s mother Ann Messina Freeman.
Filming
Filming began in June 2025.
Release
Love Story is set to debut on FX in February 2026.