After taking 18 months of break, American Crime Story is returning for a third season on the FX Network. According to the reports, the new season will tackle the story of Bill Clinton who denied having any sexual affairs with Monica Lewinsky, an intern at White House.
#AmericanCrimeStory is back: S3 is called “Impeachment” and will focus on Clinton scandal and be produced by Monica Lewinsky. Sarah Paulson (Tripp), Beanie Feldstein (Lewinsky), Annaleigh Ashford (Jones) star: https://t.co/8qNrylXWUK pic.twitter.com/Esnhm8o4GY
— Lesley Goldberg (@Snoodit) August 6, 2019
Monica Lewinsky serve as producer for the Impeachment
The upcoming season of American Crime Story will premiere on September 27, 2020. The past two seasons have proved to be a successful experiment. Besides, the series stars some of the known actors and personalities on TV. The show features some of the most high-profile cases in the entirety of modern America.
Exclusive: Monica Lewinsky explains her decision to produce FX’s #AmericanCrimeStory S3 which centers on the Bill Clinton impeachment trial https://t.co/7eeI0881Zz pic.twitter.com/jMqNEhJc4K
— Joanna Robinson (@jowrotethis) August 6, 2019
Moreover, the series’ popularity skyrocketed after the first season premiered. On August 6, FX revealed that the third season of American Crime Story would focus on the 1998 impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton that almost got him down from his presidency.
The upcoming season will reveal details about the national scandal and how Monica Lewinsky, Linda Tripp, and Paula Jones became the important figures in America’s first impeachment proceedings. Moreover, Monica will be serving as the producer of the third season.
Cast and crew of Impeachment: American Crime Story
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising actor Beanie Feldstein will be portraying the role of 22-year-old Monica Lewinsky who is an intern at White House. Furthermore, Annaleigh Ashford who is popular for portraying a role in Love on the Run will play as Paula Jones.
Beanie Feldstein to play Monica Lewinsky in Impeachment: American Crime Story.
Source: People
Plus, Sarah Paulson from popular Bird Box film will play the role of Linda Tripp. Sarah Burgess serves as the executive producer as well as the writer of the show.
This is everything we ever never knew we needed: The Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton presidency scandal is becoming an #AmericanCrimeStory series starring Sarah Paulson and Beanie Feldstein. https://t.co/zPsp1mIU6z
— E! News (@enews) August 6, 2019
Why did Monica Lewinsky agree to be a part of Impeachment: American Crime Story?
Recently, Monica Lewinsky revealed the reasons for agreeing to produce the third season of American Crime Story. In the start, she felt scared to sign the contract. Later on, after meeting Ryan Murphy she understood how dedicated he was to this season. Furthermore, she continued that she feels privileged to work with him and other talented crew.
The third season of #AmericanCrimeStory will be #Impeachment and follow the Monica Lewinsky/Clinton scandal. Monica Lewinsky will also produce. Meet the cast: https://t.co/nrj3GkmO9a
— Us Weekly (@usweekly) August 6, 2019
Furthermore, she said that for the past few decades, numerous individuals were telling her narrative by their point of view. After 20 years, Monica has reclaimed this opportunity to produce the series to show that individuals like her can raise their voice in the conversation.
Also, it is the first time in 20 years, she came out in open to participate in this series.
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