Ryan Murphy Defends New Kennedy Series Amidst Nephew’s Outcry

Ryan Murphy, the acclaimed producer behind hits like “Glee” and⁣ “American horror story,” is addressing the backlash he’s received from Jack ‍Schlossberg, ‍the nephew of the⁤ late John F. Kennedy ⁣Jr.,⁤ regarding his upcoming series about the iconic figure.Schlossberg publicly criticized ⁤the project, calling it “grotesque” and expressing his family’s lack of involvement.

Schlossberg’s Strong Reaction

Schlossberg took to his Instagram Stories on June 19th to‍ voice his displeasure,‍ as reported by People. He shared his feelings, stating, “Lately, my news feed has been filled‍ with pictures of my ⁢uncle, John F. Kennedy Jr., ⁣a great⁢ man.”‍ He then directly addressed the production, clarifying, “For those wondering whether⁤ his family was ever consulted, or has ⁢anything to do with, the⁤ new shows being ⁤made about him, the answer⁢ is no. ‍And there’s really not much we ⁣can do.” This statement clearly indicates a lack of consultation and a sense of helplessness from the Kennedy family regarding the series.

murphy’s Viewpoint: A “Love Story”

During ⁢a recent episode of Newsom’s podcast, Murphy shared his surprise at the strong reaction, describing it as an “odd, dark moment” for him. He admitted⁢ he wasn’t⁣ prepared for the “Kennedy firestorm,” especially since, in his view,⁣ “nobody’s read anything.” Murphy emphasized his intention behind the series,stating,”It’s very sympathetic. It’s a love story. it’s not a takedown.” This suggests that Murphy ‍perceives his⁣ project as a tribute rather than a critical examination,‍ a perspective that seems to be at odds with Schlossberg’s interpretation.

The ⁤differing‍ viewpoints highlight the sensitive nature of biographical ⁤projects, notably those involving prominent and beloved public figures.⁣ As the series moves forward, it will be interesting to see how Murphy’s narrative is⁢ received by the wider public, and whether his portrayal aligns with the “love story” he envisions or the ⁢”grotesque” depiction Schlossberg ⁣fears.