FXs new miniseriesThe People V. O.J.
But the biggest star in the series was also the hardest to lock down: John Travolta.
I had been approached a number of times [to do TV], Travolta tells EW.
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I spent so many years doing film.
I admired television and its evolution.
I was in love withMad Menand a couple of other series.
I thought they were doing the quality of good film, of a great feature film.
So thePulp Fictionstar met with Murphy and Jacobson.
I was trying to do the unexpected piece of casting, explains Murphy of chasing Travolta.
We never in that meeting talked that much about the project.
I think he wanted to feel us out.
I just talked to him about the movies I loved that he did.
I remember we had a 15-minute talk about my obsession withPerfectand I think he thought that was funny.
Then, he read the scripts and was obsessed with them.
Once he said yes, creatively it was a lot about points.
I gave up points to get him.
I just wanted him.
I think it was a smart decision because I think he adds some great piece of sizzle to it.
The People V. O.J.
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