Ryan Murphy, the TV mastermind behind some of our favorite guilty pleasures, has been chatting with none other than the Taylor Swift team about a collaboration that’s bound to shake up the entertainment world faster than you can say “Shake It Off.”
While the writer is busy crafting his latest spectacle, Grotesquerie (yes, you read that right; it sounds like a fancy new salad), he’s also been hanging out with Travis Kelce, Taylor’s boyfriend and a man who can catch a football like it’s a wayward cat. Ryan spilled the tea to The Hollywood Reporter, saying, “I’ve talked to Taylor’s people about various things through the years. I think she’s fabulous. If she ever finds a spare minute in her schedule of world domination, I would jump at the chance to work with her!” He added, “She’s one of the greats,” as if we needed reminding that she’s the reigning queen of catchy choruses and cryptic Easter eggs.
But here’s the kicker: while working on Grotesquerie, Ryan was blushing more than a tween at a Taylor Swift concert when talking to Travis about his superstar girlfriend. “I was so shy,” he admitted, which is shocking because we all know Travis is like a giant golden retriever who’s super sweet and totally respectful. Ryan continued, “They’re a pop-culture phenomenon! It’s fascinating how they’ve captured the imagination of the world. They’re like the royal couple of TikTok or something.”
As for Travis and his on-screen performance? Ryan was practically glowing. “I always knew he could do it! I have this saying: A star is a star is a star. And you know what? He’s rolling up those sleeves and saying, ‘Let’s do this!’ It’s hilarious and wonderful. He’s like the charming best friend you didn’t know you needed!”
So mark your calendars, people! Grotesquerie is airing Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX, and you can catch all the wacky shenanigans the next day on Hulu. Who knows? Maybe there’ll be a surprise Taylor cameo—just don’t forget to bring the confetti!
