Here's the Glittery Cast of The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story
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American Crime Story season two is on its way in! The third installment will focus on the death of fashion icon Gianni Versace. The designer was shot dead on the steps on his Florida mansion in 1997, the fifth and final victim of serial killer Andrew Cunanan.
FX has cast the series with inspired choices, and each piece of news is more interesting than the next: It was rumored that Lady Gaga would be playing Donatella Versace, but FX has revealed who will really be playing her: Penelope Cruz, plus Ricky Martin and more. Take a look at them next to the real people.
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Édgar Ramírez as Gianni Versace
Ramírez is on board to play Gianni Versace, the fashion designer whose life was cut short in 1997.
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Darren Criss as Andrew Cunanan
The Glee alum will portray Cunanan, the serial killer who murdered Versace.
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Penélope Cruz as Donatella Versace
After initial reports that Lady Gaga would play Donatella Versace were dismissed, official news surfaced that Oscar-winner Cruz has accepted the role. It makes sense; Cruz frequently wears Versace on the red carpet.
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Ricky Martin as Antonio D’Amico
Pop singer Martin will play Antonio D’Amico, the longtime love of Gianni Versace. The model and designer was with Versace for 15 years, up until his death in 1997.