What time is The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story on BBC Two tonight, what’s the series about and who’s in the cast?
THE Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story continues on BBC Two tonight.
It's the second series of Ryan Murphy’s examination of one of the world's most infamous murder cases... but when can we watch the gripping show and who's in the cast?
When is The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story on BBC Two?
Episode nine of the show airs on BBC Two TONIGHT, April 25, 2018, at 9pm.
Those who miss any of the nine-part series will be able to catch up on BBC iPlayer.
The American series goes head-to-head with Britain's Fat Fight on BBC One, ITV's Benidorm and One Born Every Minute on Channel 4.
US viewers were given a head start on the drama, which was officially released on FX on Wednesday, January 17.
What is the series about?
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story follows the story of the murder of the Italian designer - and Versace founder - Gianni Versace.
Gianni was murdered outside his mansion in Miami in 1997 by Andrew Cunanan, a serial killer who mainly targeted gay men.
The series will also tackle themes of homosexuality in the 1990s when homophobia was a major factor in the investigation of Cunanan’s murder spree.
The series was written by Tom Rob Smith, and the premiere episode of the series is directed by Ryan Murphy. It is Executive Produced by Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Brad Falchuk and Tom Rob Smith.
Patrick Holland, Controller of BBC Two, said of the series: “I am thrilled that another season of American Crime Story is coming to BBC Two. Ryan Murphy and his team created something truly special with The People vs O.J Simpson, winning a much merited Bafta amongst a host of other awards.
";With British writer, Tom Rob Smith, one of the most exciting talents in television drama, across season two, The Assassination of Gianni Versace promises to be captivating viewing.”
Sue Deeks, Head of BBC Programme Acquisition, added: “With The People v. O.J. Simpson, the brilliant Ryan Murphy and his team crafted a unique and utterly compelling television event which managed to get the nation talking once more about one of the biggest cases in history.
"It is with great anticipation that we welcome the next instalment of the American Crime Story franchise.”
Who's in the cast?
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story features an all-star cast, including:
- Édgar Ramírez (Gianni Versace)
- Darren Criss (Andrew Cunanan)
- Ricky Martin (Antonio D'Amico)
- Penélope Cruz (Donatella Versace)
- Annaleigh Ashford (Elizabeth Cote)
- Jon Jon Briones (Modesto Cunanan)
- Will Chase (Det. Scrimshaw)
- Giovanni Cirfiera (Santo Versace)
- Nico Evers-Swindell (Philip Merrill)
- Mike Farrell (Lee Miglin)
- Jay R. Ferguson (FBI Agent Evans)
- Cody Fern (David Madson)
- Max Greenfield (Ronnie)
- Christine Horn (FBI Agent Gruber)
- Judith Light (Marilyn Miglin)
- Dascha Polanco (Det. Lori Wieder)
- Finn Wittrock (Jeff Trail)
- José Zúñiga (Det. Navarro)