The Assassination of Gianni Versace, Deadly Women and Live Sport – new this week, 21 May, on Foxtel

Top of the list is the highly anticipated series The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story that chronicles the murder of the famous fashion designer in 1997. Édgar Ramírez, Penélope Cruz and Darren Criss lead an all-star cast in this thrilling series that starts with the horrific crime in question and then goes back to see what lead up to it. Created by television powerhouse Ryan Murphy, it’s unmissable.

The Assassination of Gianni Versace, Deadly Women and Live Sport – new this week, 21 May, on Foxtel

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carolynjuliet: More fun with man of the hour Darren Criss thanks to @foxtel If you’re looking for a new series to sink your teeth into, The Assassination of Gianni Versace is seriously compelling viewing – I binged all nine episodes in two days, for which Darren both thanked me and apologised to me for! Catch it this Thursday night on @showcase – you won’t regret it! #darrencriss #ryanmurphy #americancrimestory #theassassinationofgianniversace #glee #foxtel #foxtelmagazine #maglyf

Foxtel hosts intimate soiree for Assassination Of Gianni Versace star Darren Criss in Sydney

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Foxtel held what it called an intimate cocktail soiree for visiting US actor Darren Criss last night in Sydney. The venue could have not been more appropriate – The Penthouse at The Ivy.

Criss is the star of the forthcoming instalment of the American Crime Story franchise, The Assassination of Gianni Versace. The series is an FX original and under the new deal Foxtel has for FX programming, the series will screen on the showcase channel and also be available on demand.

Foxtel had decorated The Ivy Penthouse with a shimmering golden curtain, which provided a glamorous backdrop for photos.

Key invited media mingled with Foxtel executives Stephen Baldwin and Jim Buchanwhile Foxtel’s Jamie Campbell conducted an informal interview with Criss before showing a short highlights reel.

Criss has many fans in Australia from his good work on Glee as Blaine Anderson. Campbell and Criss spoke about how the actor prepared for his role in The Assassination of Gianni Versace, where he plays the murderer Andrew Cunanan.

Foxtel hosts intimate soiree for Assassination Of Gianni Versace star Darren Criss in Sydney