It’s OFFICIAL, pop superstar Ricky Martin is heading to the small screen.
Martin has been cast in FX’s limited series, Versace: American Crime Story. He’ll co-star opposite Édgar Ramirez, Penélope Cruz, and Darren Criss.
The 10-episode Versace examines the shocking July 1997 assassination of Gianni Versace (Ramirez) on the steps of his Miami Beach mansion by sociopath and serial killer Andrew Cunanan (Criss). Martin will play Versace’s longtime partner Antonio D’Amico; Cruz plays Versace’s sister Donatella.
Versace, from Fox 21 and FX Prods., is based on the book Vulgar Favors by Vanity Fair writer Maureen Orth.
Versace will begin production later this month in Los Angeles and Miami for a 2018 premiere. It will follow the second installment in the franchise, Katrina: American Crime Story.