Ryan Murphy's latest series, The Beauty, has shattered records before its release, with its teaser trailer becoming FX's most-watched ever, amassing nearly 190 million views in just seven days. The horror sci-fi thriller, adapted from a comic book series, follows a revolutionary treatment that promises eternal youth but comes with a sinister cost.
The series premieres on Disney Plus in the UK on 22nd January, with the first three episodes available immediately. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly on Thursdays, with double episodes in the final fortnight, totalling 11 episodes. The trailer's tagline, 'One shot makes you hot,' shows individuals receiving the beauty injection before events take a catastrophic turn.
The Beauty stars Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall as FBI Agents Cooper Madsen and Jordan Bennett, who investigate a series of horrific supermodel deaths. They uncover a sexually transmitted virus that transforms people into physical perfection but with terrifying consequences. Their investigation leads them to 'The Corporation,' a tech billionaire played by Ashton Kutcher, who will do anything to protect his empire.
The cast also includes Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, and a host of guest stars such as Bella Hadid, Meghan Trainor, and Nicola Peltz Beckham. The series is described as a global thriller that asks, 'what would you sacrifice for perfection?' and spans locations including Paris, Venice, Rome, and New York.
