If content is king, then Ryan Muphy sits on the Iron Throne of television.
And with news of a collossal new deal between Murphy and Netflix, even Daenerys Targaryen and her two remaining dragons are going to have a hard time unseating him.
In a New York Times report Tuesday, it was revealed that the deal is worth up to $300 million.
While ACS: Versace is still gripping audiences each week, and his next project, Pose, hasn’t even aired yet, Netflix and Murphy are already teasing two new series.
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The new shows will be called Ratched and The Politician, and we can only assume they’ll have star-studded casts, LGBTQ characters and themes, campy flair and binge-worthy plot twists. Add to that the unexpected success of the revamped Queer Eye, and Netflix is really upping its gayme.
In a heartfelt statement, Murphy said:
“The history of this moment is not lost on me. I am a gay kid from Indiana who moved to Hollywood in 1989 with $55 in savings in my pocket.
“[…] So the fact that my dreams have crystallized and come true in such a major way is emotional and overwhelming to me.
“I am awash in genuine appreciation for Ted Sarandos, Reed Hastings and Cindy Holland at Netflix for believing in me and the future of my company which will continue to champion women, minorities and LGBTQ heroes and heroines.”
Related: Treat yourself to an unobstructed view of Darren Criss’ derrière
Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer at Netflix said: “Ryan Murphy’s series have influenced the global cultural zeitgeist, reinvented genres and changed the course of television history.
“His unfaltering dedication to excellence and to give voice to the underrepresented, to showcase a unique perspective or just to shock the hell out of us, permeates his genre-shattering work.
“From Nip/Tuck – our first licensed series – to American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson and American Horror Story, we’ve seen how his brand of storytelling captivates consumers and critics across the globe.
“His celebrated body of work and his contributions to our industry speak for themselves. And we look forward to supporting Ryan in bringing his broad and diverse stories to the world.”
Our feelings about this can best be described in a GIF from ACS: Versace, minus the terrifying context of the scene:
Murphy is one of the eight nominees for Mogul in the 2018 Queerties — will this announcement put him over the top?! — vote here.
Greg
MMMM I would love to get me some of that Darren Criss. He was on The Talk yesterday and announced that he was getting married. I wondered, “what’s his name?”, but he didn’t elaborate.
dmanhart
Darren Criss is actually straight. He is one of the most pro-gay actors out there.
strix1
Mia Swier
Jaxton
Ryan Murphy sucks. His shows are mostly unwatchable. Is this simply a naked grab for cash?
tham
You’re like the opposite of Tears For Fears….Sowing the seeds of Hate….everything is impossible.
With that said, I’m not going to responded any further in your attemp to sow disagreement.
Wow, very smart move for both. Netflix is out HBOing HBO.
BigRedEO
Jaxton isn’t wrong. Most of his shows are unwatchable. Some start off strong, like Glee and the first AHS, but then become horrid. Scream Queens would alternate between good and ridiculously laughable. 9-1-1 is the most unrealistic joke of a series, wasting immense star talent. The ONLY good thing Ryan had done was “Feud” and I think the reason that worked so well was because it was a limited series and the stars we’re amazing.
The rest of his stuff is trash. Just because he’s gay doesn’t mean we have to like it nor support it.
prarie pup
@Jaxton: Ryan Murphy sucks? Clearly NetFlix, and millions of viewers, disagree with you. Wholeheartedly.
tham
BigRedEO,
Rarely do I love everyone’s work but, Nip/Tuck was solid, AH New Orleans was fun, and OJ was darn right execellent. Versace should have been 6 ep. but even still incredibly watchable.
He’s prolific and does almost any genre. He’s worth every dime.
Kind of like David E Kelly in the late 90’s.
strix1
He knows what people want to see and what they will be talking about…ratings speak volumes in the network races. I will admit I was not a fan of Scream Queens and you can see where the ratings speak, they rapidly declined and the show was cancelled. But the rest of his shows “mostly unwatchable” – ok, Roger Ebert. rme
seaexpat
If ignorance is bliss, you must be in nirvana.
Ummmm Yeah
Murphy can’t handle more than one thing at a time. Get ready for the quality of AHS to fall even further.
cvdixon29
Exactly what I was just thinking!
He BGB
I have to agree lately Ryan Murphy is boring. For me it started with Scream Queens. It just became awful proving you can have a great cast but it doesn’t mean masterpiece. I’m glad there are alot of gay shows out there for us but time to bring in some fresh queen writers and producers. It’s just become pandering and handing him money even tho its not up to snuff
Now about Darren dancing ….it reminds me of the serial killer Buffalo Bill when he tucks and dances around. It puts the lotion on.
Colin Clout
Does anyone know what film or TV series the picture for this article on the main Queerty page is from? It looks interesting…
Armistead
I believe it to be American Horror Story
tham
Versace…it’s currently airing…very watchable.
Zambos271
I love that Darren gif! Ryan starts off strong with series, and then the quality goes down. The first season of Scream Queens was hilarious. Nick Jonas as a gay, preppy guy…good stuff. Nip Tuck was awesome. The first season of Glee was good. I’m enjoying ACS: Versace.
StupidBoy
As a guilty pleasure, I binge-watch AHS when the new seasons come on Netflix. Feud got really good reviews, and I love love love Jessica Lange. She has proven she is an Oscar-worthy actress from her multiple roles in AHS. I hope Netflix gets Feud on next.
Moritz
I have seen, and heard, videos of Andrew Cunanan. In none of those did he come accross as effeminate. Why would Darren Criss take the character in that direction? In this scene he looks like he’s rehearsing for a drag show. I have seen Darren dance on Glee, he has some great moves. Why did he then go and slip into stereotype?
nm4047
‘While ACS: Versace is still gripping audiences each week’ Gripping? Like the show itself, this is a big call, (I’m not sure the rating points indicate this statement). Other than a dramatic interpretation of a tragic death, as with all dramas based on an ‘event’ where the true dialogue is not know, but made up by writers, the show is slow, throws in a bit of flesh, has some very average ‘acting’ performances. It’s nothing special.
crowebobby
The only time I’ve been able to look at Chriss is when he was in the Cunanan character. I don’t doubt he’s straight and I’m 100% queer. so I can’t explain it, but he has a type of “gay face” I just can’t bear to look at. It’s visceral, so I can’t overcome it or just ignore it. I have the same problem with Nicole Kidman’s face, though she didn’t bother me as Virginia Woolf with the nose prosthetic.