Summary
TheGrotesquerietrailer teases Niecy Nash-Betts investigating gruesome murders in Ryan Murphy’s new horror series. From the creator ofAmerican Horror Story,Monster, and many more shows, the upcoming FX series follows a detective investigating a series of heinous crimes in a small community who turns to a Catholic nun for help. Emmy winner Nash-Betts (Monster) leadsGrotesquerie’s castalongside Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville, Travis Kelce, Micaela Diamond, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, and Raven Goodwin.
Now,FX Networkshas released the first official teaser trailer forGrotesquerie. Watch it below:
A montage of deranged imagery showing the two investigating a series of heinous crimes, the teaser trailer begins with voiceover from Nash-Betts' character saying “I don’t know how it started. It’s like a hole opened up in the world to the center of nothingness,” followed by Diamond’s character saying, “This killer is sermonizing, proselytizing, preaching. To understand this monster, we have to decipher these murders.”
Everything Revealed By The Grotesquerie Trailer
Story, Cast & More
It was previously speculated thatGrotesqueriewas anotherseason ofAmerican Horror Storyor its spinoffAmerican Horror Stories, though Murphy’s new FX horror series stands alone. The story starts with a series of heinous crimes shaking a small community, which Detective Lois Tryon (Nash-Betts) feels a personal connection to. With no solid leads, Lois turns to Sister Megan (Diamond), a nun and journalist with the Catholic Guardian. While she believes in the good of humanity, Lois fears the world is being consumed by evil and, as they investigate,they find themselves in a dark, perplexing mystery.
While investigating the series of heinous crimes,Lois is also dealing with issues at home. This includes her strained relationship with her daughter, her husband being placed in long-term care, and her own personal struggles. From the seemingly occult nature of the crimes, mismatched detective duo, and exploration of their personal lives,Grotesquerielooks very similar toTrue Detective, providing the perfect replacement for the HBO show until it returns for its fifth season.
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TheGrotesquerietrailer also reveals the first look at its cast. Murphy has brought back many actors from his past shows, including Emmy winners Nash-Betts (Monster) and Vance (American Crime Story) as Lois' husband, Marshall Tryon. Manville, who received an Oscar nomination forPhantom Thread, appears as Nurse Redd.The teaser also reveals a brief glimpse of the NFL star Travis Kelce making his acting debut, though the nature of his role remains under wraps. From the dark mystery at its core to its starry cast,Grotesquerieprovides a lot for Ryan Murphy fans to get excited about.
Grotesquerie
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Grotesquerie: In this crime drama, a detective and a nun delve into a series of heinous crimes with personal ties, confronting their own struggles while unraveling a sinister web. Their investigation raises profound questions, revealing unsettling truths that challenge their perceptions and deepen the mystery.
