Breaking New Ground: Travis Kelce Dives into Hollywood
Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce is making headlines not for his athletic prowess, but for his upcoming Hollywood debut. In a surprising move, celebrated producer Ryan Murphy has cast the NFL star in his upcoming FX horror series.
Kelce’s Grand Acting Entry
This is not the first time Murphy has taken the unconventional route with his casting choices. He has previously included renowned personalities such as Lady Gaga and Kim Kardashian in his FX series, ‘American Horror Story’. Kelce is the latest addition to Ryan’s unique casting pool.
Murphy’s new horror series, ‘Grotesquerie’, marks Kelce’s formal entry into the world of acting. A chilling teaser released in February featuring dialogue from Niecy Nash-Betts hinted at a creepy storyline. With production in full swing, the series promises to be an interesting watch.
Kelce’s Showbiz Journey
Despite living under the shadow of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Kelce has distinguished himself differently. His public relationship with pop star Taylor Swift considerably boosted his popularity.
Besides, his Hollywood venture isn’t a sudden surprise. Proving his versatility, Kelce has previously hosted an episode of ‘Saturday Night Live’. His love for the spotlights stems from various entertainment activities since launching his football career.
From Reality TV to Podcasting
Kelce’s diverse interests extend to reality TV and podcasting. His dating show, ‘Catching Kelce’, was quite the talk of the town. Further, he co-hosts a regular podcast with his brother, Jason Kelce.
Executive Production Ventures
The sports star isn’t limited to being in front of the camera; he has executive production credits under his belt too. Kelce was an Executive Producer for the indie film, ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’. Plus, he has a forthcoming Jean-Michel Basquiat documentary titled ‘King Pleasure’ in his pipeline.
Murphy’s Exciting Lineup
Besides ‘Grotesquerie’, Ryan Murphy has a handful of thrilling projects set for FX. His popular series ‘American Horror Story’, ‘American Crime Story’, ‘American Horror Stories’, and ‘Feud’ are all slated for more seasons. Moreover, Murphy is prepping for the premiere of ‘American Sports Story’. The show revolves around former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez’s infamous murder conviction.
Jose Andrés Rivera of ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ fame and Patrick Schwarzenegger have been entrusted with playing Hernandez and Tim Tebow, respectively. Similar to the casting of Kelce, Murphy’s choice of Rivera and Schwarzenegger stand testament to his love for bringing fresh talent aboard.
Concluding Thoughts
Travis Kelce’s journey from a Super Bowl champion to a Hollywood debutant exhibits his extraordinary versatility. With the world looking forward to ‘Grotesquerie’, the move by Murphy to cast Kelce has created a huge buzz. Whether this unconventional casting lands as a success on the viewer’s scorecard, only time will tell. After all, in the dramatic realm of showbiz, the final verdict lies with the audience.
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