The Assassination of Gianni Versace : American Crime Story - wikipedia The Assassination of Gianni Versace : American Crime Story The Assassination of Gianni Versace : American Crime Story Promotional poster Starring Édgar Ramírez Darren Criss Ricky Martin Penélope Cruz Country of origin United States No. of episodes 9 Release Original network FX Original release January 17 -- March 21, 2018 Season chronology ← Previous The People v. O.J. Simpson List of American Crime Story episodes The Assassination of Gianni Versace : American Crime Story is the second season of the FX true crime anthology television series American Crime Story. The season premiered on January 17, 2018, and concluded on March 21, 2018. It consists of a total of 9 episodes, and explores the murder of designer Gianni Versace by serial killer Andrew Cunanan, based on Maureen Orth 's book Vulgar Favors : Andrew Cunanan, Gianni Versace, and the Largest Failed Manhunt in U.S. History. Contents 1 Cast and characters 1.1 Main 1.2 Special guest stars 1.3 Recurring 1.4 Guest 2 Episodes 3 Production 3.1 Development 3.2 Casting 3.3 Filming 4 Promotion 5 Reception 5.1 Reviews 5.2 Reaction from individuals involved 5.3 Ratings 6 Notes 7 References 8 External links Cast and characters Main article : List of American Crime Story cast members Main Édgar Ramírez as Gianni Versace Darren Criss as Andrew Cunanan Ricky Martin as Antonio D'Amico Penélope Cruz as Donatella Versace Special guest stars Judith Light as Marilyn Miglin Aimee Mann as Bar Singer Finn Wittrock as Jeff Trail Recurring Joanna P. Adler as Mary Ann Cunanan Joe Adler as Jerome Gentes Annaleigh Ashford as Elizabeth Cote Jon Jon Briones as Modesto Cunanan Will Chase as Det. Paul Scrimshaw Giovanni Cirfiera as Santo Versace Mike Farrell as Lee Miglin Jay R. Ferguson as Agent Keith Evans Cody Fern as David Madson Max Greenfield as Ronnie Holston Sophie von Haselberg as Linda Elwell Edouard Holdener as Young Andrew Cunanan Christine Horn as Agent Talarah Gruber John Lacy as Howard Madson Cathy Moriarty as Vivian Oliva Michael Nouri as Norman Blachford Dascha Polanco as Det. Lori Wieder Terry Sweeney as David Gallo José Zúñiga as Det. George Navarro Guest Razaaq Adoti as Det. Pete Jackson Vincenzo Amato as Versace Spokesman Jack Armstrong as J. Paul Beitler Cullen Douglas as Agent Reynolds Nico Evers - Swindell as Philip Merrill Alex Fernandez as Supt. Matt L. Rodriguez Jacob Fortner as Duke Miglin Molly Price as Escort Agency Manager Paul Schneider as Paul Beck Tara Summers as Laura Trail Todd Waring as Lincoln Aston Michael Shamus Wiles as Det. Robert Tichich Episodes No. overall No. in season Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. code U.S. viewers ( millions ) 11 `` The Man Who Would Be Vogue '' Ryan Murphy Tom Rob Smith January 17, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 17 ) 3WAX01 2.22 On the morning of July 15, 1997, fashion designer Gianni Versace is shot and killed outside his Miami Beach mansion by wanted spree killer Andrew Cunanan. Seven years earlier, Cunanan meets Versace at a gay nightclub in San Francisco and tells his roommates about the encounter the following morning, albeit with most of the details fabricated. Cunanan later attends a performance of Capriccio as Versace 's guest and exchanges origin stories with him after the performance. In the present, Cunanan flees the scene, evading Versace 's partner Antonio D'Amico. Versace, meanwhile, is rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead. As local police start to collaborate with the federal authorities, Versace 's sister Donatella and brother Santo plan the future of their brother 's business empire while Cunanan purchases newspapers covering Versace 's death with a remorseless expression. 12 `` Manhunt '' Nelson Cragg Tom Rob Smith January 24, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 24 ) 3WAX02 1.42 In March 1994, Versace learns that he is HIV positive and Donatella immediately blames Antonio for the illness. Three years later, Cunanan arrives in Miami after fleeing from South Carolina and moves into a motel under an assumed identity. He juggles working as a prostitute, giving his earnings to his homosexual neighbor Ronnie, and feeding his obsession with Versace. Versace, meanwhile, juggles dealing with creative block and reeling from Antonio 's proposal of a wedding. While at a nightclub one evening, Cunanan surprises Versace and Antonio and attempts to follow them only to lose them in the crowd. 13 `` A Random Killing '' Gwyneth Horder - Payton Tom Rob Smith January 31, 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 31 ) 3WAX03 1.26 In May 1997, Chicago real estate developer Lee Miglin is found dead in his garage by his wife Marilyn. One week earlier, Miglin invites Cunanan, whom he knows as a gay escort, over to his house after Marilyn leaves Chicago to promote her perfume brand. Cunanan proceeds to brutally torture and kill Miglin before stealing his Lexus. In the present, detectives assigned to the case discover gay pornographic magazines surrounding Miglin 's dead body. Marilyn insists that the killer owns the magazines and that her husband 's murder was nothing more than a random killing. The authorities later use the car 's phone in an attempt to track Cunanan, who learns about their plan after it is leaked to the media. He then abandons Miglin 's Lexus in Pennsville, New Jersey before gunning down caretaker William Reese and stealing his red pick - up truck. Marilyn, meanwhile, deals with her grief as she continues to promote her perfume. 14 `` House by the Lake '' Daniel Minahan Tom Rob Smith February 7, 2018 ( 2018 - 02 - 07 ) 3WAX04 0.98 In April 1997, Cunanan lures former acquaintance Jeff Trail to the Minneapolis loft - apartment of his former lover, David Madson, and bludgeons him to death with a claw hammer. After forcing Madson to remain complicit, Cunanan decides to flee to Mexico when one of Madson 's co-workers visits him. The Minneapolis Police Department, meanwhile, discovers Trail 's corpse and suspect Madson to be the killer. They proceed to question Madson 's parents, who firmly believe that their son is innocent. When Madson confronts Cunanan about his lies, Cunanan realizes that he has lost his hold on his lover and shoots Madson near a lake outside Rush City. 15 5 `` Do n't Ask Do n't Tell '' Daniel Minahan Tom Rob Smith February 14, 2018 ( 2018 - 02 - 14 ) 3WAX05 0.91 In June 1995, Versace ignores Donatella 's disapproval and makes his sexuality public in an interview. In November 1995, U.S. Navy lieutenant Jeff Trail is suspected as a homosexual after saving a fellow veteran from being assaulted in San Diego. Following an unsuccessful suicide attempt, Trail goes to a gay bar and meets Cunanan. Trail later agrees to do an interview about homophobia in the military, during which he `` makes the decision '' to leave the Navy. Two years later, Cunanan runs into Trail and David Madson in Minneapolis. Both men, however, try to avoid him, with Trail staying at his sister 's house and Madson stating he has moved on. Abandoned and angry, Cunanan resolves to murder Trail. 16 6 `` Descent '' Gwyneth Horder - Payton Tom Rob Smith February 28, 2018 ( 2018 - 02 - 28 ) 3WAX07 1.10 In 1996, Cunanan lives in La Jolla, California with middle - aged businessman Norman Blachford, who handles his finances as part of their arranged relationship. During his twenty - seventh birthday party, Cunanan tries to impress David Madson by fabricating details about his life and boasting that everyone loves him. After an attempt to ask Blachford for more extravagant demands results in him being kicked out of their house, Cunanan spends thousands of dollars in an attempt to win Madson over only for Madson to cut all ties with him. Cunanan then turns to drugs and outs Jeff Trail to his father in a postcard, causing Trail to threaten him before moving to Minneapolis. Following a severe, drug - fueled bout of depression, Cunanan reunites with his mother Mary Ann and tells her he is going to Minneapolis. 17 7 `` Ascent '' Gwyneth Horder - Payton Tom Rob Smith March 7, 2018 ( 2018 - 03 - 07 ) 3WAX06 0.92 In 1992, Versace pressures Donatella into taking over the company after his death. Following a failed attempt to collaborate on a dress for the Vogue anniversary gala, Versace is diagnosed with ear cancer and travels to Miami to recover, forcing Donatella to take the reins. That same year, Cunanan, who is living with Mary Ann, starts working as a gay escort for older men. He develops a relationship with architect Lincoln Aston, a close friend of Norman Blachford, only for Aston to break up with him after discovering he and David Madson spent the night together. Cunanan 's attempt to reconcile with Aston ends with him witnessing Aston 's brutal murder. Cunanan then moves out of his mother 's apartment following an argument and uses Aston 's death to develop a relationship with Blachford, who lets him move into his house. 18 8 `` Creator / Destroyer '' Matt Bomer Tom Rob Smith and Maggie Cohn March 14, 2018 ( 2018 - 03 - 14 ) 3WAX08 1.00 In 1957 Italy, a young Versace starts designing clothes under tutelage from his dressmaker mother. In 1980, a young Cunanan receives preferential treatment from his stockbroker father Modesto, who abuses his mother and siblings. Seven years later, Cunanan juggles attending private school and secretly dating older men. Modesto, meanwhile, flees to Manila after being fired for embezzling from elderly clients and learning that he is wanted by the FBI, leaving his family penniless. Cunanan tracks him down and confronts him over the charges only to be rejected. Upon returning to the United States, Cunanan applies for a job at a pharmacy, where he tells the manager that Modesto owns pineapple plantations. 19 9 `` Alone '' Daniel Minahan Tom Rob Smith March 21, 2018 ( 2018 - 03 - 21 ) 3WAX09 1.20 On the evening of July 15, 1997, Cunanan hides in a Miami Beach houseboat in an attempt to evade both local and federal authorities. Over the course of the next two days, Cunanan attempts to leave the island city only to continue hiding due to the strong police presence. As the authorities interrogate Mary Ann and Ronnie, Marilyn grapples with the fact that he has gone unpunished. At the same time, Cunanan 's friend Elizabeth Cote appeals to him in a television interview, David Madson 's father insists his son is a victim, and Modesto uses Cunanan 's story in an attempt to get attention. On July 22, 1997, as Versace is buried in his family vault near Lake Como, Italy, Donatella tells Antonio he can not reside in the house that he was promised. The next morning, the authorities corner Cunanan only for him to shoot himself in the mouth. Cunanan is later buried in a public mausoleum while Donatella prepares to meet with Versace 's lawyers and Antonio attempts suicide. Production Development The Assassination of Gianni Versace : American Crime Story was picked up on October 18, 2016, and was announced as the third season of the series, following the season about Katrina. The announcement also revealed that English author Tom Rob Smith would be the writer of multiple episodes of the season, including the first two, while executive producer Ryan Murphy would be directing the season premiere. Following the airing of the first season 's finale in April 2016, it was revealed that series creators Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski would not be returning for the second season. In June 2017, it was announced that Katrina would not begin production until early 2018 and that Versace would air in early 2018, replacing Katrina as the show 's official second installment. On October 2, 2017, American Horror Story veteran Matt Bomer was announced as the director of the eighth episode, making it his directorial debut. During its production, the working title of the season was American Crime Story : Versace / Cunanan. In December 2017, after the first public screening, it was revealed that Versace would have nine episodes, despite being originally reported to consist of ten episodes. Casting In February 2017, Édgar Ramírez and Darren Criss joined the cast of The Assassination of Gianni Versace as Gianni Versace and Andrew Cunanan, respectively. Murphy confirmed the reports announcing Lady Gaga would portray Donatella Versace in The Assassination of Gianni Versace were false ; Penélope Cruz was later cast in the role. In April 2017, it was announced that Ricky Martin was joining the cast of The Assassination of Gianni Versace as Antonio D'Amico, Versace 's longtime partner. On April 28, 2017, Annaleigh Ashford was seen filming on the set of The Assassination of Gianni Versace with Criss. On June 21, 2017, it was announced through Entertainment Weekly that Ashford 's role in the series would be as Elizabeth Cote, a friend of Cunanan 's since high school, while Nico Evers - Swindell would play her husband, Philip Merrill. On May 5, 2017, Murphy announced via his Instagram account that Max Greenfield joined the casting, by publishing a photo of Greenfield and Criss on the set. On June 21, 2017, it was announced that Finn Wittrock will star in The Assassination of Gianni Versace, playing Jeffrey Trail, Cunanan 's first victim. In November 2017, the official Twitter account for the series revealed that Judith Light and Dascha Polanco are part of the cast. In December 2017, the official webpage for the series released cast and character bios revealing that Max Greenfield would play Ronnie, whilst confirming the casting of Judith Light as Marilyn Miglin, Dascha Polanco as Detective Lori Wieder, Jon Jon Briones as Modesto Cunanan, Cody Fern as David Madson, and Mike Farrell as Lee Miglin. Filming According to multiple set reports and photos, principal photography of season 2 began at the beginning of May 2017, in Miami. As revealed by Darren Criss via his Twitter account, shooting ended during the week of November 13. Promotion In September 2017, FX released the first promotional teaser for The Assassination of Gianni Versace, showing doves sitting outside Versace 's former mansion and flying away when two gunshots ring out. A second teaser was released that same month, depicting Versace 's sister Donatella placing flowers on a casket. In October, a new teaser was released, depicting some police radio communications as a black clothes cover, with the name Versace on it, is being closed. The same month, a second teaser was released, showing Donatella kissing the stairs where Gianni was murdered, before entering in his mansion. On Halloween day, FX aired a new promotional video during a commercial break of the ninth episode of American Horror Story : Cult, which announced that the season would premiere on January 17, 2018. In November 2017, four new teasers were released. The first one shows Versace relaxing next to his pool, as Cunanan comes out of it. The second one depicts D'Amico leaving Gianni 's house, as he hears two gunshots ( the unseen murder ) and runs to see what happened ; while a voice - over by Ricky Martin as D'Amico says that he was Gianni 's partner and lover. The third one shows Donatella and Gianni hugging and watching themselves in front of a mirror, as the latter tells his sister that she would be Versace without him. The fourth one depicts a running sewing machine, which ends up having some issues and not being able to finish its work. On November 15, 2017, the first full trailer for the season was released via the Twitter account of the series. It shows some moments of Cunanan 's unstable past and the first aftermaths of Versace 's assassination. The same day, it was announced that the first episode of the season would be available five days before the official premiere for FX+ subscribers. On November 28, 2017, FX released a new short trailer depicting the main cast of the season : Cruz, Ramírez, Martin and Criss ; while a voice - over by Criss as Cunanan reveals how he feels the same as Versace. In December 2017, more teasers were released. The first one opposes Versace and Cunanan as they speak about themselves and their past. The second one features a Versace fashion show where models start crying, as news reports about Versace 's death are being heard. The third one shows Cunanan trying to convince someone that he really has a date with Versace, while the scene is being cut by shots of the assassination and its aftermaths. The fourth one features Donatella Versace in a black dress for her brother 's funeral ; the fifth one shows different rooms of Versace 's mansion, with multiple voice - overs by different characters ; and the sixth one features a showering Cunanan, surrounding his face with duct tape, as Max Greenfield 's Ronnie asks him what he is doing. On December 28, a first look at the series was released, with multiple interviews from the crew and the cast. That same day, a new teaser was also revealed, depicting Cunanan as he is about to kill his sexual partner and then Versace. At the start of January 2018, a new teaser was released. It features Cunanan changing the license plate of his car and greeting a young girl, while a voice - over is saying that the police is looking after him and that he is very dangerous. On January 16, 2018, the full red band trailer was released, and a short version premiered the next day. Reception Reviews The second season of American Crime Story received positive reviews from critics. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the season an approval rating of 86 % based on 81 reviews, with an average rating of 7.02 / 10. The site 's critical consensus reads, `` The Assassination of Versace starts with a bang and unfurls slowly, moving backward through an intricate ( and occasionally convoluted ) murder mystery anchored by a career - defining performance from Darren Criss. '' On Metacritic, the season has a score of 74 out of 100, based on 35 critics, indicating `` generally favorable reviews. '' Reaction from individuals involved In January 2018, the Versace family released a statement criticizing the series. They explained they have `` neither authorized nor had any involvement whatsoever '' in the production of the season, before adding that it `` should only be considered as a work of fiction. '' Executive producer Ryan Murphy answered that the series was `` not a work of fiction '' as it is based on a non-fiction book, Maureen Orth 's Vulgar Favors, and that the production team and FX stand by the author and her work. Comparing it to The People v. O.J. Simpson, Murphy added that the season is `` a work of non-fiction obviously with docudrama elements, '' and not a documentary. Following this answer, the Versace family released a second statement, still slamming the series as `` a work of fiction '' because `` the Orth book itself is full of gossip and speculation. '' They also heavily criticized Orth 's work, calling it an `` effort to create a sensational story '' with `` second - hand hearsay that is full of contradictions. '' They gave the example of Gianni Versace 's medical condition, as Orth claims that Versace was HIV positive at the time of his death. Antonio D'Amico also criticized the series, deeming some scenes as `` ridiculous '' and insisting that `` so much has been fictionalised ''. He also revealed that he does not plan to watch it, but that he would have been happy if Ricky Martin, who plays his role, got in contact to get some insight into his relationship with Versace. According to Ryan Murphy, Donatella Versace was very supportive that Penélope Cruz played her role. As Cruz and Versace are friends, Murphy explained that, when he offered her the role, Cruz asked the permission of Versace before agreeing to do it. He also revealed that, while Cruz was representing the series at the 75th Golden Globe Awards, Versace `` very graciously sent ( her ) a lovely and huge flower arrangement saying ' good luck. ' '' Ratings No. Title Air date Rating / share ( 18 -- 49 ) Viewers ( millions ) DVR ( 18 -- 49 ) DVR viewers ( millions ) Total ( 18 -- 49 ) Total viewers ( millions ) `` The Man Who Would Be Vogue '' January 17, 2018 0.7 2.22 0.6 1.76 1.3 3.98 `` Manhunt '' January 24, 2018 0.4 1.42 0.7 1.98 1.1 3.40 `` A Random Killing '' January 31, 2018 0.4 1.26 0.7 1.94 1.1 3.20 `` House by the Lake '' February 7, 2018 0.3 0.98 0.6 1.79 0.9 2.77 5 `` Do n't Ask Do n't Tell '' February 14, 2018 0.2 0.91 TBD TBD TBD TBD 6 `` Descent '' February 28, 2018 0.3 1.10 0.6 1.58 0.9 2.68 7 `` Ascent '' March 7, 2018 0.3 0.92 0.5 1.55 0.8 2.47 8 `` Creator / Destroyer '' March 14, 2018 0.3 1.00 0.5 1.57 0.8 2.57 9 `` Alone '' March 21, 2018 0.3 1.20 0.6 1.62 0.9 2.82 American Crime Story : U.S. viewers per episode ( millions ) Season Ep. 1 Ep. 2 Ep. 3 Ep. 4 Ep. 5 Ep. 6 Ep. 7 Ep. 8 Ep. 9 Ep. 10 The People v. O.J. Simpson 5.12 3.90 3.34 3.00 2.73 3.00 2.89 2.91 2.76 3.27 The Assassination of Gianni Versace 2.22 1.42 1.26 0.98 0.91 1.10 0.92 1.00 1.20 N / A Source : Nielsen Media Research Notes Jump up ^ This episode was available five days before the official premiere for FX+ subscribers. References ^ Jump up to : `` American Crime Story : Versace Gets January Premiere Date on FX ''. Retrieved November 9, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` ' American Crime Story ' Renewed By FX For Season 3, Will Take On Versace Murder ''. Retrieved October 18, 2016. ^ Jump up to : Littleton, Cynthia ( December 11, 2017 ). `` The Assassination of Gianni Versace : 6 Things We Learned From FX 's First Screening ''. Variety. Retrieved December 12, 2017. Jump up ^ Orth, Maureen ( 1999 ). Vulgar Favors : Andrew Cunanan, Gianni Versace, and the Largest Failed Manhunt in U.S. History ( 1st ; Hardcover ed. ). Delacorte Press. 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Jump up ^ Stack, Tim ( June 21, 2017 ). `` American Horror Story star Finn Wittrock joining The Assassination of Gianni Versace ''. Entertainment Weekly. New York City : Meredith Corporation. Retrieved November 9, 2017. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( November 15, 2017 ). `` Uncover the crime. Follow to PREVIEW The Assassination of Gianni Versace '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved December 3, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( November 15, 2017 ). `` From creator Ryan Murphy. Follow to PREVIEW The Assassination of Gianni Versace '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved December 3, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ `` The Assassination of Gianni Versace : American Crime Story ''. FX Networks. Retrieved December 9, 2017. Jump up ^ Askew, Susan ( May 5, 2017 ). `` FX `` American Crime Story : Versace '' Filming ``. Re : MiamiBeach. Retrieved November 9, 2017. Jump up ^ Darren Criss ( @ DarrenCriss ) ( November 15, 2017 ). `` It 's been a crazy 8 months. To celebrate our final week of shooting, I give you the first trailer for # ACSVersace '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved November 15, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Stack, Tim ( September 6, 2017 ). `` American Crime Story : Watch the first teaser for The Assassination of Gianni Versace ''. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 3, 2017. Jump up ^ Stack, Tim ( September 22, 2017 ). `` American Crime Story : Donatella mourns her brother in new Assassination of Gianni Versace teaser ''. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 3, 2017. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( October 11, 2017 ). `` A dark obsession. A startling truth. The Assassination of Gianni Versace : American Crime Story premieres in 2018 on FX. # ACSVersace '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved November 15, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( October 18, 2017 ). `` Penelope Cruz is Donatella Versace. 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Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( November 13, 2017 ). `` Stitch together the path of obsession. The Assassination of Gianni Versace : American Crime Story premieres January 17 on FX. # ACSVersace '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved November 15, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( November 15, 2017 ). `` Watch the OFFICIAL TRAILER for # ACSVersace. The next installment of FX 's award - winning original series premieres January 17 '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved November 15, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( November 28, 2017 ). `` Penelope Cruz, Edgar Ramirez, Ricky Martin, and Darren Criss star in # ACSVersace. The next installment of FX 's award - winning series premieres January 17 '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved November 29, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( December 1, 2017 ). `` The murders were n't famous until the victim was. The Assassination of Gianni Versace : American Crime Story premieres January 17on FX. # ACSVersace '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved December 6, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( December 3, 2017 ). `` A mogul. A murder. A manhunt. The Assassination of Gianni Versace : American Crime Story premieres January 17. # ACSVersace '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved December 6, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( December 10, 2017 ). `` He craved attention. He killed for fame. The Assassination of Gianni Versace : American Crime Story premieres 1 / 17 on FX. # ACSVersace '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved December 12, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( December 14, 2017 ). `` She was left to pick up the pieces. # ACSVersace premieres 1 / 17 on FX '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved January 11, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( December 18, 2017 ). `` Who would kill for a life they can not have ? See the truth behind The Assassination of Gianni Versace. FX 's award - winning series returns 1 / 17. # ACSVersace '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved January 11, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( December 23, 2017 ). `` Everyone would know what he did. The Assassination of Gianni Versace : American Crime Story premieres 1 / 17 on FX. # ACSVersace '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved January 11, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( December 28, 2017 ). `` See the story behind the largest failed manhunt in US history. Get a FIRST LOOK at the second installment of FX 's award - winning limited series, The Assassination of Gianni Versace. # ACSVersace '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved January 11, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( December 28, 2017 ). `` Serial liar. Serial killer. The Assassination of Gianni Versace, the next installment of FX 's award - winning American Crime Story, premieres January 17. # ACSVersace '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved January 11, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( January 4, 2017 ). `` Did he fit the profile ? # ACSVersace premieres 1 / 17, only on @ fxnetworks. @ DarrenCriss '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved January 11, 2017 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( January 16, 2018 ). `` He wanted to be famous... So he killed a man who was. Watch the RED BAND trailer for the next installment of FX 's American Crime Story, The Assassination of Gianni Versace. # ACSVersace premieres tomorrow at 10p '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved January 16, 2018 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ AmericanCrimeStoryFX ( @ ACSFX ) ( January 17, 2018 ). `` This tragedy had many sides. The Assassination of Gianni Versace, the next installment of FX 's award - winning series returns TONIGHT at 10p on FX. # ACSVersace '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved January 17, 2018 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ `` American Crime Story : The Assassination of Gianni Versace ( 2018 ) ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 15, 2018. Jump up ^ `` The Assassination of Gianni Versace : American Crime Story reviews ''. Metacritic. Retrieved February 28, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Stack, Tim ( January 9, 2018 ). `` Ryan Murphy responds to Versace family : ' It is not a work of fiction ' ''. Entertainment Weekly. Jump up ^ Stack, Tim ( January 10, 2018 ). `` Versace family releases second statement slamming ' bogus ' American Crime Story and author Maureen Orth ''. Entertainment Weekly. Jump up ^ Giuffrida, Angela ( July 30, 2017 ). `` ' My life was torn in two when Gianni was shot ' -- Versace 's lover breaks silence ''. The Observer. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( February 1, 2018 ). `` ' Assassination of Gianni Versace ' posts solid gains in cable Live + 7 ratings for Jan. 15 - 21 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 1, 2018. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( February 8, 2018 ). `` ' Waco ' premiere doubles in cable Live + 7 ratings for Jan. 22 - 28 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 13, 2018. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( February 15, 2018 ). `` ' The Alienist ' doubles in cable Live + 7 ratings for Jan. 29 - Feb. 4 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 16, 2018. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( February 22, 2018 ). `` ' Assassination of Gianni Versace ' posts more big gains in cable Live + 7 ratings for Feb. 5 - 11 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 23, 2018. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( March 15, 2018 ). `` ' Walking Dead ' stays atop the cable Live + 7 ratings for Feb. 26 - March 4 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 15, 2018. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( March 22, 2018 ). `` ' Atlanta ' and ' The Alienist ' make more solid gains in cable Live + 7 ratings for March 5 - 11 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 22, 2018. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( March 29, 2018 ). `` ' The Fosters ' finale doubles in cable Live + 7 ratings for March 12 - 18 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 30, 2018. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( April 6, 2018 ). `` ' Krypton ' premiere makes solid gains in cable Live + 7 ratings for March 19 - 25 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 6, 2018. Jump up ^ `` American Crime Story : People v OJ Simpson : ratings ''. TV Series Finale. April 6, 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2017. External links The Assassination of Gianni Versace : American Crime Story on IMDb American Crime Story Cast members The People v. O.J. Simpson O.J. Simpson murder case O.J. Simpson Marcia Clark Johnnie Cochran Robert Kardashian Robert Shapiro Christopher Darden Lance Ito Gil Garcetti F. 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Question: who plays donatella versace in the fx series
Answer: Penélope Cruz