Grotesquerie’s Niecy Nash on Ryan Murphy: ‘I’m not afraid of controversy’

As a seasoned movie buff with decades of film and television consumption under my belt, I must say that the current Ryan Murphy phenomenon is nothing short of exhilarating. With his latest offering, Grotesquerie, now available on Disney Plus, I find myself once again captivated by the masterful storytelling and provocative themes that have become synonymous with a Murphy production.


In other words, we can confidently conclude that this month belongs to Ryan Murphy, given his latest release, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, and the premiere of his newest horror series, Grotesquerie.

In the United Kingdom, the latest series has recently debuted on Disney Plus, featuring Niecy Nash as detective Lois Tryon. She’s delving into a string of disturbing crimes that have left a tiny community on edge.

Nash and Murphy have teamed up for a project before, as Nash appeared in Murphy’s popular Dahmer series from last year.

Grotesquerie’s Niecy Nash on Ryan Murphy: ‘I’m not afraid of controversy’

I welcome debates and challenging discussions, and I believe it’s our role as artists to offer thought-provoking material for people to ponder.

But will Grotesquerie make its mark on the sliding scale of controversy? Nash predicts so.

She mentions: “Certain parts of this tale might stir up debates, particularly those related to events influenced by religious beliefs. That’s where it could become quite intriguing.

So far, just two episodes of the show have been aired. To stay updated on what happens next in this eagerly awaited horror drama, viewers must keep tuning in each week.

According to the summary, we’ll be accompanying Lois Tryon (Nash), as she delves deeper into solving the mystery unfolding in her neighborhood.

According to the summary, at home, Lois faces challenges in her relationship with her daughter, deals with a spouse in long-term hospitalization, and wrestles with personal struggles within herself.

In a state of confusion and without any clues, she sought assistance from ‘Sister Megan’, a nun who also worked as a journalist for The Catholic Guardian.

Sister Megan, despite a challenging personal history, maintains faith in mankind’s inherent goodness, contrasting Lois who harbors concerns that the world may be spiraling towards wickedness.

Lois and Sister Megan piece together hints, but instead of finding clear answers, they keep getting drawn deeper into a mysterious trap filled with puzzling questions.

In addition to Nash, the show’s cast features Courtney B Vance portraying Marshall Tryon, Lesley Manville in the role of Nurse Redd, Micaela Diamond as Sister Megan, Nicholas Alexander Chavez playing Father Charlie, Raven Goodwin as Merritt Tryon, and Travis Kelce.

Additional reporting by David Craig.

On September 26th, the series Grotesquerie debuted on Disney Plus, starting with the initial two episodes. New episodes will follow each week. Consider subscribing to Disney Plus for as little as £4.99 per month to catch up!

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2024-09-26 17:33