'Impeachment: American Crime Story': Release date, plot, cast, trailers and all you need to know about the crime series
The new season of FX show 'American Crime Story' is set to explore the controversial Clinton–Lewinsky scandal and the ensuing events that shook Bill Clinton's presidency to its foundations.
The third season, titled 'Impeachment', is based on Jeffrey Toobin's book 'A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Story of the Sex Scandal That Nearly Brought Down a President'. The production is set to begin in February. It has been announced that Hillary Clinton will appear as a character in the series, but she won't have a significant role.
FX Networks and Productions Chairman John Landgraf spoke about the show's history of dealing with complex stories saying, "This franchise re-examines some of the most complicated, polarizing stories in recent history in a way that is relevant, nuanced and entertaining."
Release date
The new season is slated to premiere on September 27, 2020, on FX.
Plot
The third season of 'American Crime Story' revolves around the impeachment of US President Bill Clinton.
In 1994, Paula Jones, a former Arkansas state employee, filed a lawsuit accusing Clinton of sexual harassment when he was governor of Arkansas. Clinton attempted to delay a trial until after he left office. On October 8, 1998, the United States House of Representatives voted to commence impeachment proceedings against the 42nd president for "high crimes and misdemeanors."
"'Impeachment: American Crime Story' will explore the overlooked aspects of the process and of the women who found themselves caught up in the scandal and political war that cast a long shadow over the Clinton Presidency," Landgraf said while speaking about the new season.
Cast
Sarah Paulson
Sarah Paulson is all set to play the role of Linda Tripp in the series. Tripp is a former U.S. civil servant who played a prominent role in the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal by secretly recording Lewinsky's confidential phone calls about her relationship with the president.
Other actors in the cast include Beanie Feldstein and Annaleigh Ashford who will star as Monica Lewinsky and Paula Jones, respectively.
Director/Writer
The third installment will be written by Sarah Burgess who will also executive produce alongside Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Brad Falchuk, Larry Karaszewski, Scott Alexander, Alexis Martin Woodall, and Paulson. Lewinsky will serve as producer along with Feldstein, Henrietta Conrad, and Jemima Khan.
The producers on the series are Fox 21 Television Studios in association with FX Productions.
Where to watch
You can stream the new season of 'American Crime Story' titled 'Impeachment' that premieres on September 27, 2020, on FX.
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