Ryan Murphy Casting for George W. Bush, Condoleeza Rice in Upcoming KATRINA Drama

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ryan Murphy discusses Season Two of his hit FX series AMERICAN CRIME STORY, which will focus on the devastating effects of 2005's Hurricane Katrina on New Orlean.

Based on material from Douglas Brinkley's The Great Deluge, Murphy says the story will be one of survival and devastation. "It's an amazing tragedy that you cannot believe happened in America. But along with the overwhelming horribleness and sadness, you also have amazing stories of [people] coming together." He continues, "We're laying into what do you do when you're in a city and your government has abandoned you? You get out by climbing up and pulling up people with you, and to a large degree that's what the miniseries is about. It's not just what happened but heroic stories about people surviving - or in some cases, dying helping others."

Season One of the series, based on the trial of O.J. Simpson, starred Sarah Paulson, Cuba Gooding Jr. and John Travolta. Murphy has not yet confirmed if the actors will return for the next installment of the franchise. "I don't think it's going to be like AMERICAN HORROR STORY where you see almost the entire troupe return," he shares. "You will see some people, but not all of them." He also revealed that casting is underway for the roles of former President George W. Bush, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco.

Read the interview in full HERE

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