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Ryan Murphy's Second Chance at Diana's Story?
1 Apr
Summary
- Ryan Murphy once planned a 'Feud' season on Diana and Charles.
- The project was shelved due to insufficient material.
- A 'Love Story' installment could offer a streamlined narrative.
Ryan Murphy had ambitious plans nearly a decade ago, in February 2017, to feature Princess Diana and Prince Charles's tumultuous relationship as the second season of his 'Feud' anthology series. The project, intended to chronicle their fairy tale romance and subsequent bitter divorce, ultimately fell apart. FX CEO John Landgraf confirmed in August 2018 that the 'Feud' season was not active, citing a lack of available material.
Despite the earlier cancellation, the article posits that now is an opportune moment for Murphy to revisit the story, perhaps within his 'Love Story' franchise. This format, similar to 'American Crime Story,' could allow for a focused, eight-episode season. Such a structure would accommodate the courtship, wedding, alleged infidelities, divorce, and Diana's tragic passing without feeling rushed.
The first season of 'Love Story' already touched upon Princess Diana's death, depicting JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's horror upon learning of the event. This shared experience of intense media scrutiny, which both women faced, was powerfully conveyed. The article suggests that a carefully handled 'Love Story' season on Diana and Charles could offer a respectful and engaging portrayal of a transformative 20th-century figure.
