Netflix picks up rights to 'The People v. O.J. Simpson'
LOS ANGELES -- Netflix is giving viewers their crime fix.
The Los Gatos-based streaming giant announced Monday that it's acquired the rights to 22-time Emmy-nominated FX series The People v. O.J. Simpson.
The 10-episode series -- executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski and Brad Falchuk -- follows the ins and outs of Simpson's trial.
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It stars Cuba Gooding Jr. (as Simpson), Sarah Paulson, David Schwimmer, John Travolta, Courtney B. Vance, Sterling K. Brown, Nathan Lane, Kenneth Choi, Christian Clemenson and Bruce Greenwood.
As part of the deal, the second season of American Crime Story -- which focuses on Hurricane Katrina and will debut on FX next year -- will also be made available after its broadcast window.
“We’re excited to evolve our relationship with FOX and to bring their lauded content to our members around the world,” said Sean Carey, Netflix's Vice President of Global Television. “Given the popularity of the first season of American Crime Story, we are thrilled to offer this acclaimed drama series to our members.”
The show will stream on Netflix in 2017.
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